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Education and Sociology

Burnley College

UCAS Code: HU03 | Bachelor of Arts - BA

Entry requirements


UCAS Tariff

104-112

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Sociology

Education studies

Are you looking to develop your understanding and knowledge of educational theories, policies and practice, and apply these to past and present educational issues? This degree looks at the influences on the development of the education system, the curriculum, and learners with disabilities. In addition to studying the core social theories and research methodologies, you will explore and debate a range of sociological themes. You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of these two disciplines and will develop a range of skills and practical experience which will enable you to pursue either educational or sociological study at a higher level. The BA (Hons) Education and Sociology degree is a popular course which combines two complementary disciplines with principles of social justice at the core. The Sociology aspect of the course provides you with a foundation in social theory and research methodologies with which to explore a range of themes including class, childhood, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion, sexuality, within topics such as disease & illness, social movements, human rights, 'suspect' populations and insecure spaces, resistance and rebellion, and contemporary British society.

Modules

Foundation Entry Informed Decision Making Essential Skills for Higher Education Developing Skills for Higher Education Introduction module to a variety of different subjects in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Education, Social Science, Psychology, History, Law, English and Religion, Culture and Society. Year 1 Doing Social Research Sociological Ways of Thinking Observing Education in Action Introduction to Education Studies Media and Culture Education for Everyone Year 2 Contemporary Thinkers Experiential Learning in Educational Settings Diversity and Inclusion Sociology of Religion Sociology and Education Innovative Research Year 3 On successful completion of the above module you can progress onto Year 3 at UCLan Preston

Assessment methods

This degree comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices. Course facilities include well equipped classrooms and extensive Blackboard (Virtual Learning Environment) resources for independent study. Assessment strategies are varied. Modules are assessed by coursework, with no exams, including student presentations, reflective diaries, project work, poster, and reflective essays, critical reviews, reading journals and essays.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,000
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England
£9,000
per year
EU
£9,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,000
per year
Scotland
£9,000
per year
Wales
£9,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Burnley College

Department:

Humanities

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