Course Overview

How do people learn? What gets in the way of learning? Where might people learn best – and how? Do we need schools? Is it possible to ‘school’ the world? Can education make a difference in human rights? Women's rights? Nationally? Globally? These are just some of the big questions you will examine by studying Education Studies at BGU in Lincoln. We are proud of our high current, reactive, and issues-based course, carefully designed to give you that ‘bigger’ picture of education in a global society. An Education Studies degree from BGU will equip you well for the future, no matter what your career destination, but if you are planning to go on to teach, you will find that our modules will open your eyes to some different ways of thinking about education and its purpose and place in society.

Studying Education Studies with us will provide you with an excellent understanding of education in its broadest sense, nationally and globally. It is a perfect choice if you are interested in a career in teaching or are thinking about working in other education-related areas. The undergraduate degree provides you with deep and reflective knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in education directly related to everyday practice. You’ll debate education policy, find out more about the drivers of educational change in England today and critically consider different approaches to schools and schooling, both within the UK and globally.

A key feature of Education Studies is focusing on you as a developing practitioner. You will be encouraged to develop a solid personal ideology of education during the course and will be supported in developing specific employability skills through our work-based placements. A number of core modules each year incorporate posts in schools or other education-related settings, and carefully structured placement tasks will ensure that you gain valuable first-hand practical experience.

We want students who ask questions and discuss ideas so that they develop confidence in solving problems and thinking mathematically. We encourage you to understand and enjoy mathematics rather than memorize rules and procedures. We teach mathematics mainly through group workshops and offer a learning experience that differs significantly from more prominent universities.

Mathematics at BGU will develop your mathematical and practical skills and understanding of teaching, learning, and education; it will also allow you to share your enthusiasm to inspire others. With the support of dedicated and professional staff, you will study numerous aspects of both pure and applied mathematics and, in doing so, gain a good overall appreciation for the subject. We’ll help you develop a detailed knowledge and deep conceptual understanding of various mathematical topics, including complex numbers, matrices, algebraic techniques, algorithmic methods, probability, and calculus. You’ll also learn to apply your work to practical situations, using appropriate mathematical tools and technology to aid real-life problem-solving.

You can be sure you’ll receive all the support you need. We have experienced and dedicated staff who are passionate about mathematics and will work extremely hard to transmit that enthusiasm to you. This course is ideal if you take satisfaction from solving problems and would love to pass on your willingness to others.

General Eligibility

You will generally need 96-112 UCAS tariff points (from a maximum of four Advanced Level qualifications).

You will also need A-Level Mathematics at grade D or above. We welcome a range of qualifications that meet this requirement, such as A/AS Levels, BTEC, Access Courses, International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U, Extended Project, etc.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• N/A