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Education Studies (Full-time) (BA Hons)

Swansea
3 Years Full-time
88 UCAS Points

This programme aims to prepare you with the knowledge and skills to work with learners of all ages and in a variety of settings. We seek to develop our learners to be independent, critical thinkers ready to engage and act as agents of change both within the UK and globally.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • On-campus
  • Full-time
Language:
  • English
  • Welsh
  • Bilingual
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
DUS1
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
88 UCAS Points

Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year

Why choose this course?

01
The opportunity to study a range of education-related subjects relevant to a wide range of careers with unique pathway options allow you to specialise your studies in an area that suits you.
02
Smaller class sizes with supportive and experienced lecturers who put the learner at the heart of the programme.
03
Sessions are timetabled in a family-friendly way that allows you to study in a supportive and caring environment.

What you will learn

The programme is based on the exploration of education from the perspectives of history, philosophy, psychology and sociology, thereby offering you critical insights into key issues of how learning is organised and the factors that influence it. We also examine wider educational issues such as equality, diversity and inclusion as well as creative learning, alternatives to mainstream education and community engagement.

The programme will explore issues such as:

  • Why do we have the education system we have in the UK now?
  • What role does politics play in education?
  • How do children and adults learn and how can I best support that?
  • What do education systems look like around the world?
  • What skills and knowledge do people need in the 21st century and why?
Education: past, present, future

(20 credits)

Development across the lifespan

(20 credits)

Learning theory and practice

(20 credits)

Respecting Children and Young People's Rights in Wales

(20 credits)

All Means All

(20 credits)

Alternative learning environments

(20 credits)

Community engaged learning

(20 credits)

The Three Rs

(20 credits)

Adult learners and learning

(20 credits)

Curriculum and Assessment studies

(20 credits)

Making a difference together

(20 credits)

Well-being in Education

(20 credits)

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Accommodation

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Swansea Accommodation

Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.

Further information

  • Typical offer for this programme is 88 UCAS points.

    The Education Studies programme and associated pathway programmes are intended for A-level school leavers as well as those who have left education and now wish to return.

    We also place great emphasis on supporting and encouraging non-standard entry student and actively welcome applications from those who have relevant life skills and experience as well as the academic potential to succeed with us

    During the first year of the course, we tailor our modules and assessments to actively support you in your integration into higher education study and work closely with Student Services to provide you with all the help you need to make the most of your studies. 

  • Students are assessed in a variety of ways to help develop both independent study skills as well as team-working capabilities. We do not assess using examinations but instead utilise a diverse range of methods such as portfolios, presentations, academic posters as well as a range of opportunities to engage in research-based activities.

  • Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such essays, assignments and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.

    There will also be further costs for the following, not purchasable from the University:

    • Stationery
    • Books
    • Fieldwork
    • Clothing
    • Printing and copying
    • DBS Check
  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in the study of education. We have a wide and diverse student population, all of whom have one thing in common, the desire to understand and work in education. If you are unsure about the exact career you are interested in, then the flexibility offered by this course to explore and consider a range of opportunities may make it the right one for you.

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