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BA (Hons) Education

Solent University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This education degree has been specifically developed to prepare you for a career in the education sector. You will develop knowledge and understanding of the latest child development practices, and how children and young people learn as well as develop an understanding of the challenges and innovations in the education sector. You will gain first-hand experience across a variety of school types, and across school ages.

School-based placements and practical experiences are embedded across all three years of study to ensure you will graduate feeling prepared with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to enter the education sector, whether progression onto Initial Teacher Training or as a critical support professional.

Throughout the three years of this Education degree, you'll develop knowledge and understanding of the latest child development practices, and how children and young people learn as well as develop an understanding of the challenges and innovations across the whole education sector. By studying the psychological and sociological needs of our whole society you can help shape the future of education.

General Eligibility

104-120 UCAS tariff points from A-levels

  • A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent qualification, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points.

  • GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4 or above (previously grade C).

  • All students will be required to undertake a criminal convictions check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

  • For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Developing Children across the Curriculum

  • Personal and Professional Resilience

  • Research and Study Skills in Education

  • Understanding Education

  • Work, Policy and Diversity

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • How do Children Learn

  • Policy and Practice in Education

  • Research Methods in Education

  • School-Based Placement

  • Sociology of Education

  • Teaching in the Curriculum

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Applied Pedagogy in Education

  • Contemporary Issues In Education

  • Dissertation

  • Professional Practice in Education

Optional modules

  • Issues in Educational Psychology

  • Mindfulness-Based Practice and Approaches

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
  • IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

  • TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component

  • Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with a minimum of 95 in each component
    or equivalent.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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