Education is always in the news, whether it is because of funding issues, disputes over zoning or political and religious influences in the community or in schools. John F. Kennedy said “progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource”. Education Studies investigates how this fundamental resource is shaped. It examines social, political, cultural, economic and historical perspectives on education and delves into issues of social policy, culture, gender, work and leisure. Education Studies is relevant to questions of justice, rights and freedom. Students often take Education Studies as a background to a graduate teaching qualification, but refer to Teaching if you want to do a Bachelor of Teaching.

Career Opportunities Adult Education Community and Social Work Government Policy Advice eg: justice and equity issues International Aid Agencies Law and Citizens’ Advice Teaching