Education Studies (Joint Honours) BA/BSc (Hons)

• Overview

  A degree in Education Studies will help you to understand the key issues, policies and debates in education today. You will gain an insight into how education systems develop and how children and adults learn. The course is a strong foundation for a variety of careers.

  The joint honours Education Studies degree is a particularly good choice if you would like to become a secondary school teacher. Majoring in a subject that is taught at secondary school level, and minoring in Education Studies, is the perfect foundation for Key Stage 3 Initial Teacher Training. However, joint honours gives you many other career choices as well.

  We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.

  *with a 2:2 degree classification or higher

  Course

  Highlights

  • Opportunities to study abroad.
  • Flexible module choices to tailor your degree to your needs.
  • Ideal choice if you would like to become a secondary school teacher.
  • Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.

  Open Days

  
• Course Details

  You will examine the ways in which knowledge, skills and attitudes are passed on and developed in children and adults in a variety of settings. You will see how external factors such as values, beliefs, culture and the environment can affect learning.

  Using the disciplines of psychology, sociology, philosophy and history, you will explore contemporary issues in education, curriculum studies, comparative and international education, and education policy.

  There will be a number of opportunities to visit a variety of educational settings in order to research and compare how individuals learn in different environments. These settings can range from museums and prisons, to schools and European universities. These practical experiences will prove invaluable to your future career development.

  In your first year you will be introduced to the approaches, perspectives and theories within education as well as gaining the skills you need to be successful at University. At the end of the first year you will have the opportunity to go on a study trip to one of our partner universities in Europe to compare education systems to the UK.

  During the second year offsite trips are included in most modules. This allows you to see how the theory you have been learning is applied in practice. Essential trips are covered in your tuition fees but optional visits may incur an additional cost.  See additional fees for further information.

  Your final year allows specialist and intensive study on the areas or subject you are most interested in, culminating in a dissertation or independent study that focuses on your choice of subject.

  Schedule

  The amount of on-campus teaching varies from module to module, as does how it is delivered. Generally, you will have the most time face-to-face with the lecturer in your first year. Some modules in the second year will be taught off-campus on trips and visits and final year study is often based on tutorials and individual time with the tutor rather than formal lectures.

  Assessments

  There are no exams for Education Studies, but your second subject will have them. For Education Studies, assessments take the form of essays, portfolios, presentations, analysis and reflection.

  Joint Honours – Combinations with Education Studies

  Education Studies can be taken with any subject listed on the combination table.

  We suggest discussing the combination which is right for you with a staff member at an Open Day. However, as an indication, the following combinations have been popular.

  Education Studies and Social Care

  Combining Education Studies and Social Care gives you an insight into the key factors that affect education performance beyond the school gate, such as poverty, family turbulence and various forms of social exclusion.

  The course covers issues such as policy, social class, race and ethnicity, and how social welfare and educational institutions can work together. Current governmental interest in inter-professional working between these fields makes this combination increasingly relevant for any related career.

  This combination of subjects is particularly useful if you would like to teach in a primary school, or if you want to teach Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) studies in secondary schools. It’s also a useful grounding if you are looking to work with disaffected youth or in youth work.

  Sports Studies and Education Studies

  Combining the study of sports with the study of Education can open up careers in a wide variety of areas, including schools, sports and leisure centres, professional and amateur sports clubs and community groups. You will get an introduction to each subject and then be able to specialise in the subject you feel suits you best. If you do wish to become a secondary school PE/Sports teacher, you will need to major in Sports Studies in order to move onto Initial Teacher Training.

  Psychology and Education Studies

  Psychology and Education Studies cross over in a number of fascinating ways. You will learn about the psychology of education, gain an understanding of learning theory and develop a grounding in human experience and behaviour.

  A joint honours degree in Psychology and Education Studies will give you access to a range of jobs such as management, arts administration, coaching and teaching. It is the perfect foundation for Initial Teacher Training, whether at primary level, or for teaching Psychology itself in further education. If you wish to become a professional psychologist, you will need to major in psychology and take the modules necessary for BPS membership.

  English and Education Studies

  This combination may be an obvious choice if you would like to teach English at Key Stage 3 and 4, but it has a number of other useful applications as well. There is a focus on the impact that literary genres have had on education and how education is represented in literature.

  Joint honours graduates in Education Studies and English will be equipped for careers in management, journalism and librarianship as well as teaching. If you do wish to become a secondary school English teacher, you will need to major in English in order to move onto Initial Teacher Training.

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  Opportunities Abroad

  Depending on your subject combination you may have the opportunity to spend a term (or a year) in a European university as part of the Erasmus scheme. This is subsidised by the EU and, normally, costs students very little extra than it would cost to live and study in the UK. If you decide to study in Europe, you may have less choice of modules for your other terms spent at Northampton. This option is only available for selected joint honours combinations unless your period of study is extended to four years.

  We also offer a one-week study trip to an EU University, normally HAN University in The Netherlands, which costs in the region of £300-400.

  In recent years there have been other opportunities for short optional trips, for example to the USA, to the European parliament and to Sweden. These are very beneficial to students but do incur extra costs.

• Careers and Events
  • The Northampton Employment Promise.

    *We promise to secure paid experience for you, if you need it.

    We work with employers to understand what they’re looking for and we’re confident that if you follow one of our structured awards, as well as committing to your studies you’ll be in a competitive position when it comes to applying for graduate jobs.

    We’re so confident, that we promise to secure a paid 3-6 month internship for you, if you need it. Find out more about the Northampton Employment Promise, including how it works and who is eligible.

    
  • Open Days

    See for yourself

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying at The University of Northampton.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    This course gives you the foundation that you need for any career related to education or young people. Many graduates go on to Initial Teacher Training, taking the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or School Direct route to becoming a qualified teacher. However, the options are varied and depend on the combination of subjects taken. You could also continue along the academic route, going on to the MA in Social Work, MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, MSc in Counselling or specialise at MA level in your second subject.

    
• Requirements

  General University entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC. We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. Some Joint Honours subjects require specific entry qualifications which Education Studies does not, so please check the entry qualifications for both of your proposed subjects; you will need to meet both sets of requirements.

  For information on how to apply to study with us, please see our How to Apply page.

   

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

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• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3

  • Recent and Contemporary Education Policy (20 Credits)
    Module code: EDU1003

    Core Module Y
  • Introduction to Education Studies Part A and B (10 credits each) ( Credits)
    Module code: EDU1030 and EDU1031

    Core Module Y
  • Education in a Global Context (20 Credits)
    Module code: EDU1019

    Core Module Y

  • Debates in Education (20 Credits)
    Module code: EDU2002

    Core Module N
  • The Psychology of Learning and Teaching in Educational Settings (20 Credits)
    Module code: PSY2025

    Core Module N
  • Research Methods - Childhood and Youth and Education (20 Credits)
    Module code: EDU2015

    Core Module N
  • History of Childhood (20 Credits)
    Module code: DU2026

    Core Module N
  • Transitions for Children, Young People and Families (20 Credits)
    Module code: EDU2025

    Core Module N
  • Learning Through Educational Visits and Exchanges (20 Credits)
    Module code: EDU2028

    Core Module N
  • Education and Heritage (20 Credits)
    Module code: HIS2022

    Core Module N
  • Young People and Society part one: SEN and Inclusiong (20 Credits)
    Module code: EDU2023

    Core Module N

  • Issues of Equality in Educational Settings (20 Credits)
    Module code: PDT3001

    Core Module N
  • Emancipatory Approaches in Working with Young People (20 Credits)
    Module code: EDU3032

    Core Module N
  • Exploring Deviance and Disaffection (20 Credits)
    Module code: EDU3026

    Core Module N
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health (20 Credits)
    Module code: PSY3026

    Core Module N
  • Critical Perspectives on Current Education Practices (20 Credits)
    Module code: EDU3039

    Core Module N
  • Educational Aims, Values and Ethics (20 Credits)
    Module code: EDU3038

    Core Module N
  • Education, Culture and Society (20 Credits)
    Module code: EDU3004

    Core Module N

  • Reading List
    • Bartlett S. and Burton D., 2016 (4th Ed), Introduction to Education Studies, published by SAGE
      Paperback: £24.99, ISBN 9781473919006
      Electronic Version: £19.99, ISBN 9781473965980We would also encourage you to read a good (non-tabloid) newspaper and to follow current affairs on the TV/radio.More information about Education Studies can be found on our welcome site on the Northampton Integrated Learning Environment, NILE.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  This course is flexible, allowing you to choose which subjects you would like to combine and what path you would like to take. You have the chance to study abroad and join educational visits and you will benefit from an enthusiastic and experienced teaching team.

• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) MSc, Counselling MSc, Education MA, Education (Early Years Pathway) MA, Education (Mathematics Pathway) MA, Education Management and Leadership MA, Social Work MA

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module

  Additional Costs

  The cost of essential trips for your course are covered by your tuition fees. During the programme you will also have the opportunity to join optional study trips. Previously, these optional trips have included visiting one of our European partner universities (most Education Studies Students visit HAN University in the Netherlands), a trip to Atlanta or Sweden. Typically the trip to the Netherlands costs in the region of £800; Atlanta £1000 and Sweden £500. Students normally allow an additional £100-£250 for their expenses. Optional trips within the UK normally cost in the region of £20.

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,500

  Additional Costs

  The cost of essential trips for your course are covered by your tuition fees. During the programme you will also have the opportunity to join optional study trips. Previously, these optional trips have included visiting one of our European partner universities (most Education Studies Students visit HAN University in the Netherlands), a trip to Atlanta or Sweden. Typically the trip to the Netherlands costs in the region of £800; Atlanta £1000 and Sweden £500. Students normally allow an additional £100-£250 for their expenses. Optional trips within the UK normally cost in the region of £20.

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,000

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

  Sir Thomas White Scholarship

  The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

• Joint Honours Study

  If you choose to study a Joint Honours degree at the University of Northampton you can select a programme that suits your interests and strengths. This option opens up a host of possibilities to you, offering a wide range of opportunities for careers and further study at your fingertips. In the Joint Honours programme, you will select two subjects as joint for stage one. You may continue with equal emphasis on two subjects as a joint degree in stages two and three, or switch to a major or minor split. The degree title is derived from the two subjects.

  With a Joint Honours degree you can ensure that your programme has:

  • Breadth: you are not focused on a single specialism, but are able to study across two disciplines
  • Flexibility: you can adjust the balance of your programme depending on the interests and skills you develop during your time with us
  • Embedded skills: you will have all the graduate level skills that employers are looking for
  • Student support: your own personal tutor will work with you as you learn and progress.

  Click here for further information on Joints Honours.

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