Education Studies
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: DUS1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: DUS1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
About this course
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BA (Hons) Education Studies is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to work with learners of all ages and in diverse settings. Whether you are interested in early years education, childhood development, or supporting adults in education, this course provides a comprehensive foundation for a meaningful career in the field.
This programme encourages you to explore the role of education in creating positive change. With a focus on social justice in education and diversity and inclusion, you will examine how education can address key societal challenges, both in the UK and globally. You will also study education policy, gaining insights into how decisions shape the experiences of learners and educators.
At the heart of the course is the development of transferable skills, enabling you to thrive in various professional settings. You will explore teaching and learning approaches, understand the importance of Special Educational Needs (SEN), and engage with themes such as lifelong learning and globalisation in education. The programme aims to make you a critical thinker, ready to act as an agent of change in socially oriented professions.
Practical experience is central to the course, with opportunities for work-based learning and placement opportunities. These experiences allow you to apply your learning in real-world contexts and prepare you for a range of careers. Whether you are interested in teaching, policy development, youth work, or roles in charities and community organisations, the course supports your career development in education.
This degree embraces flexibility, helping you shape your future according to your interests. With modules covering diverse topics, such as inclusive education and the impact of technology on learning, you will gain a broad perspective on what it means to educate in today’s world.
The BA (Hons) Education Studies programme is an opportunity to understand the transformative power of education. You will graduate prepared to make a difference in the lives of others.
Modules
Year 1
You will explore the historical and contemporary roots of education and explore how people learn at different stages of life. You will also develop core skills for academic success and examine critical issues around equality, diversity, and inclusion in education.
Education: past, present, future (20 credits)
Learning theory and practice (20 credits)
Respecting Children and Young People's Rights in Wales (20 credits)
Development across the lifespan (20 credits)
Developing Successful Academic Skills (20 credits)
All things being equal? (20 credits)
Year 2
This year deepens your understanding of teaching practices, through a wide range of in modules. You will also hone your research skills through Educational Research.
All Means All (20 credits)
Alternative learning environments (20 credits)
Community engaged learning (20 credits)
The Three Rs (20 credits)
Behaviour and learning: Approaches to classroom management (20 credits)
Becoming a Primary Educator (20 credits)
The Enquiring Mind: Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning (20 credits)
Educational Research (20 credits)
Year 3
In your final year, you will focus on advanced topics such as Adult Learners and Learning and Curriculum and Assessment Studies. You will also undertake an Independent Project, where you can delve deeply into a topic of your choice, showcasing your expertise and readiness for professional practice.
Adult learners and learning (20 credits)
Curriculum and Assessment studies (20 credits)
Making a difference together (20 credits)
Well-being in Education (20 credits)
Independent Project (40 credits)
Assessment methods
Students are assessed in a variety of ways to help develop both independent study skills as well as team-working capabilities. We do not assess using examinations but instead utilise a diverse range of methods such as portfolios, presentations, academic posters as well as a range of opportunities to engage in research-based activities.
Tuition fees
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The Uni
SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
Childhood, Youth and Education Studies
What students say
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After graduation
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What are graduates doing after six months?
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Top job areas of graduates
When you look at employment stats, bear in mind that a lot of students are already working in education when they take this type of course and are studying to help their career development. This means they already have jobs when they start their course, and a lot of graduates continue to study, whilst working, when they complete their courses. If your course is focused on nursery or early years education, a lot of these graduates go into nursery work or classroom or education assistant jobs; these jobs are not currently classed as 'graduate level' in the stats (although they may well be in the future as classifications catch up with changes in the way we work), and many graduates who enter these roles say that a degree was necessary.
What about your long term prospects?
Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
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The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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