Education

UCAS code: X200

Here's what Swansea University says about its Education course.

Our BA Education is a research-informed three-year course, which supports the development of the knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of careers in the field of education, and beyond.

Education is an important area of study that draws on the disciplines of psychology, sociology, philosophy and history, and includes a range of topics including education policy, teaching and learning, wellbeing, child development, additional learning needs, equality and social justice and digital education.

As an education student at Swansea University, you will develop essential research skills, and will be equipped with a solid grounding in contemporary theories and concepts that are informed by a strong research base. You will graduate with the skills required to think critically about education and will be able to apply your knowledge in real-world settings, in educational contexts and across the wider world.

The lecturers on this programme have a wide range of expertise and experience in education, some with backgrounds in research, others with experience as professional practitioners, at both primary and secondary school level, offering you a wide knowledge base to draw on throughout your studies.

In your first year of your undergraduate Education BA (Hons) degree you will study areas that include contemporary education; the origin and theory of educational research and education in other countries.

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Education and Society, Child Development, What is Teaching and Learning?, Education Research Skills in Education, Philosophy and Theory in Education, Creative and Critical Thinking in Schools

In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Additional Learning Needs, Digital Education: Pedagogy and Practice, Curriculum Theory and Debates, Protecting and Promoting Wellbeing in Education, Changing Narratives in Education: Race, Gender & Sexuality

Year 3 will typically include a compulsory independent research based dissertation project.

For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our course page at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/education-childhood-studies/ba-education/, or get in touch with us at [email protected] "

"Throughout your undergraduate Education BA (Hons) degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.

We offer a range of assessment methods, including: Education and Society, What is Teaching and Learning?, Education Research Skills in Education,

• Essays and written reports
• Presentations (poster and oral)
• Reflective and video blogs
• Group work
• Research proposals
• Examinations

Students complete an independent research-based dissertation in the final year, developing the knowledge and skills to become a research-effective educationalist.

Examinations form a small component of the degree.

For a full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/education-childhood-studies/ba-education/, or get in touch with us at [email protected] "