Education Studies BA (Hons)

Program Overview

The Education Studies BA (Hons) at St Mary's University explores education, social justice, and inclusion through real-world case studies and industry workshops. Students can choose modules with work experience opportunities and study abroad options. The program emphasizes developing knowledge and skills for future employment, with many graduates pursuing careers outside of formal education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Title: Education Studies BA (Hons)
• Location: St Mary's University, Twickenham, London
• Duration: 3 years
• Start date: September
• UCAS Code: X392
• Points: 104-96
• Aims:
• Gain transferable skills valued by employers.
• Choose modules with work experience opportunities.

Outline:

• The program explores education, social justice, and inclusion through real-world case studies and industry workshops.
• Students can choose modules with work experience opportunities.
• Study abroad options are available in Europe or the USA in the second year.
• Modules:
• Year 1:
• Citizenship, Education and Children's Rights
• History of Education
• Introduction to Special Education needs, Disability and Inclusion
• Purposes and Values in Education
• Skills for Independent Learning and Employability
• Teaching and Learning – Theory Into Practice
• Year 2:
• Critical Perspectives on Childhood and Youth
• Disability in Schools and Society
• Doing Social Science Research
• Experience and Employment in Education
• Health and Wellbeing
• Policy, Social Justice and Education in Context
• Year 3:
• Contributing to the Community
• The Primary Classroom: A Practical Approach
• Dissertation
• Education and Popular Culture
• Independent Study
• International Perspectives in Education
• Planning and Assessment for Learning

Assessment:

• Assessments include learning journals, portfolios, essays, and case studies.
• Students undertake a piece of original research in their final year.
• Feedback is provided within 15 working days.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent study.
• Key skills are promoted through participation and individual/group presentations.
• Faculty:
• Dr Fiona Cullen - Senior Lecturer
• Unique Approaches:
• Field trips to link theory with the real world
• Industry visits

Careers:

• Many graduates pursue careers outside of formal education.
• Work placements have included:
• Young offenders
• Disadvantaged youth
• Looked after children
• Career services are available.
• 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating.

Other:

• Students are taught on a beautiful historic campus.
• The program emphasizes developing knowledge and skills for future employment.
• Tuition fees for home students: £9,250 per year
• Tuition fees for international students: £16,320 per year
• Living costs guide available
• Scholarships and bursaries are available
• University research areas can be explored

• Home: £9,250
• International: £16,320
• Please note: these fees are annual and may increase in line with inflation each year subject to the Government's review of Higher Education Funding.