Education Studies BA Welcome Pack

Welcome to BA (Hons) Education Studies 2023.

​​A very warm welcome to Education Studies.

​This is an innovative, contemporary degree, and from the very beginning, our aim is to really get you thinking and questioning. You are already curious about the world of Education, and throughout the course of your study you will be introduced to a wide range of perspectives that will build upon this curiosity. The first year begins with modules that will introduce you to looking at Education through the lens of philosophy, history, sociology and anthropology. As we move then into the second half of your first year we expand this further with a focus on child development, as you will then prepare for your four week placement in May. This is the foundation then for further thinking around wider and global perspectives in Year Two, and then into a focus on you developing as a researcher in Year Three. You will build your confidence in placement opportunities during each year of study – you may not have a clear idea yet about exactly what it is that inspires you about Education, or where you see yourself in the future, but you are in the right place as you are embark upon a journey of discovery! We are looking forward to welcoming you to Education Studies.

Your Programme Leader

Samantha Weeks, Senior Lecturer in Education

Samantha Weeks

Senior Lecturer in Education (CYF) | Play Therapist
samantha.weeks@northampton.ac.uk

Welcome Timetable

See information below for your welcome week timetable.

  • Please note the Student Union Fair is on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st September.

    Induction Information

    This is your induction timetable for the week commencing 18 September 2023, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact induction organiser Samantha Weeks, Programme Leader on Samantha.weeks@northampton.ac.uk.

    Monday 18 September2023

    Location: Learning Hub, 2nd Floor, LH229

    • 10.00 AM – 12 PM: Getting to know you, getting to know each other
    • 1.30 PM – 2.30 PM: Meet your personal tutor
    Tuesday 19 September 2023

    Location:  Learning Hub, 3rd Floor, LH324

    • 9.30am -11.30am: Settling into Education Studies at UON, what do you need to know?
    • 12.00 midday – 2pm: Education Studies picnic lunch
    • 2.30pm – 3.30pm: Navigating the University systems
    Wednesday 20 September 2023
    • Separate communication from the Students Union about further events
    • 12pm-2pm: (Optional) Dean’s Welcome – The Leatherseller’s Hide (Learning Hub, 4th Floor)
    Thursday 21 September 2023

    Location: Learning Hub, 1st Floor, LH113

    • 10 am – 11 am: Mapping your journey to Education Studies so far, including Q and A with Y2 students
    • 12pm-2pm: (Optional) Dean’s Welcome – The Leatherseller’s Hide (Learning Hub, 4th Floor)
    • 2.30pm  - 3.30pm: Learning Development team
    Friday 27 January 2023

    Location: Learning Hub, First Floor, LH112

    • 11.30am– 12.30pm: Programme Leader drop in (optional)

Welcome Video

Watch the below video for your introduction to the BA (Hons) Education Studies course.

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