Through a combination of taught modules and placement experiences in educational settings, this programme will enable you to interrelate the theory and practice of learning and teaching. The interdisciplinary approach includes the sociological, historical, psychological and philosophical aspects of education. Choose from one of three routes: BA (Hons) Education BA (Hons) Education with Counselling and Psychology BA (Hons) Education with Additional Learning Needs/Special Educational Needs (ALN/SEN).

This programme is for those seeking a career in an educational environment (schools and other settings), supporting a wide range of learners in their education. You may wish to: Become a Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant in either a mainstream setting or in resource provision in either the primary or secondary sectors (this programme is aligned to the standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants) Progress to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via a Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Pursue a career in Education Counselling, e.g., in Local Education Authority central services Progress to a Graduate Diploma Psychology Conversion Course to enable you to pursue a professional career in Psychology (e.g. in clinical, educational or occupational psychology). This programme includes the 60 credits of psychology usually required Progress to other post-graduate study, e.g. a Masters in Education.