Education Studies with Foundation Year

UCAS code: X302

Here's what University of West London says about its Education Studies with Foundation Year course.

Our Education Studies degree will prepare you for a wide range of graduate careers in education, including those in family support, youth work, museums and galleries, local authorities and charities. As well as giving you the skills to work with learners of different age groups, through drawing on the fields of psychology, sociology and history, the course can also lead to further study in these areas. The course covers a wide range of crucial topics, including: • inclusion, equality and social justice • international and comparative education • education policy • language development • leadership and management. Inclusion is a central theme running through the course, and the skills and knowledge that you gain in this area will be valued by employers.

What you'll study Your BA (Hons) Education Studies will cover the social, economic, cultural and psychological factors that influence the education system. As you improve your understanding of these factors and how they affect people who work and learn within the system, you will be better equipped to initiate positive change. You will explore contemporary debates about sustainable development goals, quality and innovations in education with particular attention to attainment gap and pedagogic strategies. The course will teach you how children and young people learn and develop, how the education system has evolved in England, as well as exploring global perspectives on education. Additionally, you will learn about inequalities that exist in education and how you can tackle these as an educator. In the final year of your degree, you will embark upon an independent research project, pursuing your own passions and developing your research skills, essential for any graduate study. Teaching You will learn through interactive and engaging lectures and seminars, taught by lecturers with expertise in language, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, philosophy of education, the early years and education policy. Placement You can engage in a placement in an education setting, developing practical, hands-on skills and experience that are sought after by employers.

The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.