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Dip HE Education Studies

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Do you have an interest in education? Are you keen to study aspects of education without committing to becoming a teacher? Do you see education as a subject in its own right?

Well, we’ve designed our Education Studies programme so you can explore the nature, scope and purpose of education in formal and informal systems. You’ll study it from a national and global point of view, in vocational and non-vocational education and training and in lifelong learning.

General Eligibility

  • 72-88 UCAS Tariff Points. You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table

  • GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above. 

  • A Levels - DDD

  • T Levels - P (D or E) - All subjects are accepted however we recommend T Level Education and Childcare for entry to this course.

  • Access to HE - 24 Credits at Merit & 21 at Pass –  36 credits at Merit & 9 at Pass

  • CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma - D-C.

  • OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma - MMP - MMM.

  • Scottish Highers - 72-88 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers.

  • Irish LC Highers - 72-88 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers.

  • Experience with Children is preferred but not required.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts

  • Learning and Development

  • Introduction to Safeguarding in Education

  • Educational Environments

  • An Introduction to the History and Sociology of Education

  • Key Issues in Education Today

2 Year 2
  • Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 2

  • Psychology of Education

  • Educational Policy and Context

  • Global Childhoods

  • Education, Faith and Philosophy

  • Planning an Enquiry

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

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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