Leeds Trinity University

Course Details

BA(Hons)(Education Studies)

Course Description

Why do certain children perform at different levels to others? What makes a good teacher? What are universities for? What should children learn at school? Should we abolish SATs and league tables? These are just a few of the issues you will explore and debate in Education Studies. Education Studies looks at key issues in education, drawing on ideas from academic disciplines like history, sociology, psychology, law and politics which makes it fascinating and diverse. Education Studies is a career-focused degree in which you'll complete two professional work placements that will help you develop work skills and enhance your job prospects. If you think you may wish to become a teacher, you'll be interested to know that this course positions you extremely well for applications to Early Years and Primary teaching courses.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

When you graduate you'll be ready to pursue a career in areas that include teaching (after further study), teaching support (learning mentors, teaching assistants, parental involvement workers, etc.), social work (after further study), family support, youth and community work or access general graduate level positions.




BA(Hons)(Education Studies) Leeds Trinity University