Education with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons)

Program Overview

The Education with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons) program at Swansea University is a four-year degree that provides a comprehensive education in the field of education. The program is designed to prepare students for a career in teaching or other related fields and has a strong focus on practical experience. Graduates from the program are well-qualified to teach in a variety of settings and may also find employment in other related fields, such as educational policy, research, administration, publishing, or non-profit organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Education with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons) program at Swansea University is a four-year degree that provides a comprehensive education in the field of education. The program is designed to prepare students for a career in teaching or other related fields. The program has a strong focus on practical experience, and students will have the opportunity to complete a number of placements in schools and other educational settings. The program is divided into three stages:

• The Foundation Year: This year provides students with a broad overview of the field of education and the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the program.
• The Undergraduate Years: These years build on the knowledge and skills acquired in the Foundation Year and provide students with a deep understanding of educational theory and practice.
• The Final Year: This year is dedicated to a research project that will allow students to demonstrate their ability to independently research and analyze educational issues.
The program is taught by a team of experienced and dedicated educators who are committed to providing students with the best possible learning experience. The university also has a strong research reputation in the field of education, and students will have the opportunity to learn from some of the leading researchers in the field.

Outline:

The Education with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons) program consists of a number of compulsory and optional modules. The compulsory modules provide students with a grounding in the key areas of education, including:

• Education and Society
• What is Teaching and Learning?
• Education Research Skills in Action
• Child Development
• Philosophy and Theory in Education
The optional modules allow students to tailor their program to their individual interests and career goals. Students can choose from a wide range of modules, including:
• Guidance
Critical Perspectives in Global Education
• Creative and Critical Thinking in Schools
• Enhancing Employability
• Digital Education: Pedagogy and Practice
• Curriculum Theory and Debates
• Animals in education: an introduction to educational anthrozoology
• Changing Narratives in Education: Race, Gender & Sexuality
• Curriculum Studies in Practice: The New Curriculum for Wales
• Vulnerable Children: Adversity, Poverty and Care
• Youth Citizenship and Education
• Working in Partnership and Leading Others
• Employability Decision Making and Work Experience
• Childhood Studies

Assessment:

The Education with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons) program is assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Examinations
• Essays
• Presentations
• Portfolios
• Practical assessments
The assessment criteria for each module are clearly defined in the module handbook. Students are provided with regular feedback on their progress throughout the program.

Teaching:

The Education with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons) program is taught through a variety of methods designed to provide students with the best possible learning experience. These methods include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Practical placements
The program is taught by a team of experienced and dedicated educators who are committed to providing students with the best possible learning experience. The university also has a strong research reputation in the field of education, and students will have the opportunity to learn from some of the leading researchers in the field.

Careers:

The Education with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons) program prepares students for a career in teaching or other related fields. Graduates from the program are well-qualified to teach in a variety of settings, including:

• Primary schools
• Secondary schools
• Special schools
• Further education colleges
• Higher education institutions
Graduates from the program may also find employment in other related fields, such as:
• Educational policy
• Educational research
• Educational administration
• Educational publishing
• Non-profit organizations
The program is also a route to qualified teacher status (QTS), which is required for teaching in England and Wales. Graduates who complete the program and the QTS requirement will be eligible to apply for teaching positions in the UK.

Tuition Fees - Year 1 £ 9,000 £ 18,100 Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government. Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.