Education

This degree will provide you with an excellent foundation for a career in a wide range of education-related areas or primary teaching. It will give you insight into educational theory and concepts that will allow you to consider the subject as a political and philosophical activity. Youll also be able to take a more teaching-focused route in your second and third years. The teaching will be conducted by experienced lecturers who formerly worked as teachers or managers in schools. They will encourage you to take an active role in current debates on child education from the perspective of several disciplines, including philosophy and sociology. They are also ideally placed to give you an insight into the possibilities of a teaching career and the many options available to you after graduation.

A minimum of grades BBC in three A levels (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification). English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check for any placement in a school.