The following combinations are currently available:

BA(Hons) Educational Studies and Psychology

UCAS Course Code: XC38

BA(Hons) Counselling and Educational Studies

UCAS Course Code: BX93

Admissions Tutor: Caroline Lewis
Tel: 01792 482037
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The degrees described here are joint degrees which combine two subjects on an equal basis. The information contained on this page refers to the Education component.

Programme Design

Education is studied as a social science and you will develop vocationally valued transferable skills through the intellectually rigorous study of educational processes, systems and approaches, and the cultural, societal, political and historical contexts within which they are embedded. Learning is facilitated through lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. Innovative assessment strategies are employed in addition to examinations and essays.

Employment Opportunities

The study of education provides an academic foundation for practitioners in formal and informal contexts. This component would be of interest to those seeking a career in teaching; community work; education administration; health work; those who care for and educate children of all ages; librarians and information management professionals; and other professional educators. Entry to some of these professions may require particular qualifications. Please check carefully.

Programme Structure

You are introduced to key themes in education during Year one of the degree. You study policy and practice in education and consider how young people learn through ICT and other forms of visual communication. In Year two you continue to study overarching themes in education particularly those related to Wales and other bilingual countries. The third year provides you with the opportunity to either carry out an in-depth study of two areas of the primary curriculum or study the methods used to solve problems in education. You may be offered the opportunity of a work/school placement in the third year.

Entry Requirements

Grade C or above at GCSE English Language and Maths
180 UCAS tariff points, to include 160 points from A-Level qualifications to be gained from:

At least two (and no more than three) GCE/VCE A2 levels
Or AVCE Double Award (with or without one additional A2 level)
or BTEC National Diploma
or other qualifications considered to be equivalent by the Admissions Panel.

To be read in conjunction with this page

Other Skills Considered

Our offers are not solely based on academic results.
We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.