Education Studies (with Foundation Year)
Wrexham University
UCAS Code: FYES | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Wrexham University
UCAS Code: FYES | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS Tariff
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
About this course
Unlock your potential and make a difference in the fields of formal and informal education with our BA (Hons) Education Studies degree. Our dynamic course is your gateway to a rewarding career dedicated to shaping the lives of children aged 3 to 11.
You will:
Obtain a diverse set of transferable skills highly sought after by employers, including communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital fluency
Be provided with a route into mainstream teaching via a PGCE (Primary Education) or PcET (Adult and Further Education) teaching qualifications
Have the option of flexibility, with full-time and part-time study routes. If you opt to work part-time, you can choose from on-campus or online study modes to help balance study, work and family commitments
Be able to network with professionals and potential employers, increasing your chances of securing employment upon graduation
Key Course Features:
Dive into topics tailored for working with children aged 3-11. You will delve into psychology, sociology, curriculum studies, cultural studies, human rights and global education, gaining the essential skills for a successful career in the Education sector
Enhance your educational practice and build valuable connections by undertaking up to 315 hours of real-world placements, preparing you for life post qualification
Immerse yourself in practical placements across schools, nurseries, local authorities, third sector organisations, and the private sector. See your classroom learning come alive and form valuable professional connections
Over two years, you will have the opportunity to conduct in-depth research on a topic you are enthusiastic about, making a significant impact in the field of education with your insights and discoveries
At Level 6, you will explore the role of leadership in practice and plan your professional development during a three-week placement
Boost your employability with additional training in Outdoor Learning, Makaton, and Paediatric First Aid
Modules
YEAR ONE (FOUNDATION YEAR)
The Foundation Year is an integrated year where you will study core modules with a broad range of students from across the Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, giving you access to different perspectives and networking opportunities.
The modules will equip you with key skills needed for Higher Education and beyond. They will give you the chance to explore your subject area and available careers, allowing you to adapt your reading and assessments to be relevant to your degree pathway.
Alongside teaching from the broader faculty staff, you will be able to meet with staff and other students from your main degree pathway and get involved with events and opportunities that they are running.
• Study Skills for Success (Core)
• Resilience in Higher Education and Beyond (Core)
• A Day in the Life (Core)
• Life and Work in the Welsh Context (Core)
• Welsh for First Time Learners (Optional)
• Numeracy (option)
• Professional Communication in the Workplace (Optional)
• Maths and Experimental Design (Optional)
YEAR TWO (LEVEL 4)
Level 4 offers you the opportunity to build strong foundations in the field of education studies. You will learn how to be a degree level student and prepare for and undertake your first 6 week placement.
MODULES
• Learning and Teaching in Primary Education
• Contemporary Debates in Childhood and Education
• Psychology of Childhood
• Professional Practice for Childhood and Education
• Skills for Study and Employability
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
Level 5 builds on the skills and knowledge you developed at level 4 by further specialising in the field of education. At level 5 you are introduced to authentic work-based research and you will engage with your extended 8 week placement.
MODULES
• Additional Learning Needs and Neurodiversity
• Social Action – Supporting Children and Families in Society
• Children’s Rights and the Law
• Practice Informed Research
YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6)
At level 6, the aim is to successfully complete your degree and move into employment. You will explore the role of leadership in practice and plan for your own professional development whilst out on a three week placement. You will also further develop your independent study skills by completing your final year dissertation.
MODULES
• Comparative Education: International Perspectives
• Exploring Expressive Arts
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Dissertation
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment methods
As a full-time student you will attend campus for up to 3 days per week which will include a mixture of classroom and online based learning. Classroom sessions provide you with an opportunity to learn alongside your fellow students and are based in activity and discussion. Online materials are used to prepare you for the classroom sessions and to provide follow-on work/research for you to complete in your own time.
A range of assessment methods will be used throughout your Foundation Year to allow you to practice the academic skills required of a degree level student.
On successfully completing your Foundation Year, placements will start in the first year (level 4) of your main degree programme.
Placement in practice forms an important part of your degree studies. During your studies you will undertake 3 placements:
Level 4 - Professional Practice for Childhood and Education (40 credits). You will attend placement for 2 days per week for 6 weeks (84 hrs). At level 4 the purpose of the placement is for you to explore and experience professional competencies in practice.
Level 5 - Practice Informed Research (60 credits). You will attend placement 3 days a week for 8 weeks (168 hrs). At level 5 the purpose of the placement is for you to engage with authentic research ideas and to collect primary research data.
Level 6 - Leadership and Professional Development (40 credits). You will attend placement 3 days a week for 3 weeks (63 hrs). At level 6 the purpose of the placement is for you to observe leadership skills and to consider your own professional development in relation to future employment.
Our placements include (but are not limited to) schools; nursery settings; local authority settings, for example the Child Prevention and Support Service and Flying Start; third sector organisations, for example Home Start, Action for Children and Save the Family; and the private sector, for example Residential Homeless Support for Families and Residential Family Assessment Centres.
Tuition fees
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The Uni
Wrexham (Main Campus)
School of Social and Life Sciences
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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.
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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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