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Education BA

Jubilee Campus, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

Are you interested in exploring formal and informal education through a variety of perspective disciplines such as sociology, psychology, philosophy, history and politics? Do you want to keep your career options open? Then our BA Education degree is the perfect choice for you to explore a wide variety of educational practices and ideas.

Our course will help you challenge established educational practices and debate issues such as social justice in education, inclusion, alternative education, and education and mental health. You’ll cover concepts in learning in the digital age, global education, and the impact of cognition and development on learning.

One of the highlights of our degree is the placement module, which offers an excellent opportunity to put your understanding of educational theories into practice in a real-world setting. This experience will not only enhance your learning but also strengthen your CV, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester at our Malaysia campus, giving you an exciting international perspective on education. This experience will enhance your understanding of different cultures and approaches to education.

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Big Ideas in Education: Inclusion, Equalities, Rights and Justice

Mandatory

Year 1

History of Education

Mandatory

Year 1

Joining the Academic Community

Mandatory

Year 1

Learning and Development

Mandatory

Year 1

The Purposes of Education

Optional

Year 1

Exploring and Developing Education Collaborations

Optional

Year 1

Literacy, Learning and Education

Optional

Year 1

Mathematics and Science in Schools

Optional

Year 1

Understanding Counselling in Education

Mandatory

Year 2

Curriculum and the Politics of Knowledge

Mandatory

Year 2

Education Beyond Borders

Mandatory

Year 2

Learning in the Digital Future

Mandatory

Year 2

Researching Education: Key Studies and Methods

Mandatory

Year 2

The Developing Ethical Professional

Optional

Year 2

Alternative Educations

Optional

Year 2

Counselling in Education: Difference and Diversity

Optional

Year 2

Exploring and Developing Education Collaborations

Optional

Year 2

Inclusive Education

Optional

Year 2

Literacy, Learning and Education

Optional

Year 2

Mathematics and Science in Schools

Optional

Year 2

Place, Mobility and Space in Education

Optional

Year 2

Placement (autumn or spring semester)

Optional

Year 2

Placement (Year Long)

Optional

Year 2

Understanding Counselling in Education

Mandatory

Year 3

Big Ideas in Education: the Datafication of Education

Mandatory

Year 3

Dissertation

Mandatory

Year 3

New Modes and Sites for Learning

Mandatory

Year 3

Research Methodology and Design in Education

Optional

Year 3

Alternative Educations

Optional

Year 3

Counselling in Education: Difference and Diversity

Optional

Year 3

Inclusive Education

Optional

Year 3

Literacy, Learning and Education

Optional

Year 3

Mathematics and Science in Schools

Optional

Year 3

Place, Mobility and Space in Education

Optional

Year 3

Understanding Counselling in Education

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Wednesday 8 January 2025. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

University undergraduate students studying in the Monica Partridge Building Digital Hub. Friday November 5th 2021.Megan Mahoney (blue top); Cole Pearce; Jane Israel (denim jacket) and Sara Bintey Kabir (yellow top); Francis (black and white hoodie); Adam and Lucy Woodward and Zoe Markham-Lee (ponytail)

I loved the alternative methods of teaching and assessment we were able to try, as well as seeing the impact of student voice and opinion on the course.

Elizabeth Jennings

2021 BA Education graduate

Course data

91%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.

Data for Education (Full time) at University of Nottingham, the

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