Education Studies
Queen's University Belfast
UCAS Code: X200 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Queen's University Belfast
UCAS Code: X200 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
32 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level.
H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
Education Studies at Queen’s provides students with the opportunity to pursue a programme of study within the broad multi-disciplinary field of Education. The course structure offers a broad and balanced curriculum of research-informed modules which are firmly rooted in education as a discipline and reflect the contributory disciplines of psychology, sociology, philosophy, history and politics, of education. · Students will become critical thinkers who can engage with theoretical knowledge and research evidence from education and related fields, with relevance to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, both locally and globally.
Graduates will be equipped with advanced skills in analysing and evaluating complex issues within and across educational systems. They will become familiar with methodologies relevant to investigating problems and identifying best practice in and beyond education. Students will have opportunities to gain experiences in a range of education and related sectors. Teaching is embedded within a strong research culture, which is supported by the School’s research centres and networks. · Curriculum and assessment for each module is tailored to provide learners with knowledge and skills which will prepare them to pursue careers in education and education-related fields, as well as those committed to researching education and supporting the educational ambitions of a whole range of organisations.
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Queen's University Belfast
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
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