Education and Social Science
Prepares students for entry to teacher training, or for working with children and young people outside of formal education.
Please note that all the course information on these pages is for the 2013/14 intake
Education and Social Science
UCAS Codes: Single Honours - X390 • Joint Honours - see Joint Honours Subjects page
Education and Social Science focuses on the nature and purposes of education and how people learn. It considers the value and purpose of education both for individuals as well as wider society, and how education links to employment and the world of work. Additionally, the programme has a strong sociological, political and philosophical focus to reflect on and critically explore current policy debates and government initiatives.
A varied range of modules allow you to focus on critical issues relating to education and considers fundamental questions concerning the aims and values of education and their relationship to society. It not only gives you an understanding of personal development and successful career advancement but also provides you with transferable skills for your own future employment. There are opportunities to undertake work placements throughout your degree enabling you to gain practical experience in a range of formal and informal educational settings.
This programme offers a route into primary teaching, and is an excellent alternative to following an undergraduate primary teaching course as it opens up many more options. Studying it with a second subject will prepare you for a career in secondary teaching. As we place significant emphasis on collaboration and team work, the programme will provide you with knowledge and skills that will be valuable in a wide variety of careers. The course is taught by research active staff who publish widely on issues relating to gender and education, youth and new media, and comparative and historical perspectives in education.
Education and Social Science provides a foundation for students contemplating teaching as a career and offers an excellent alternative to following an undergraduate primary teaching course. Career destinations of students who recently completed the programme have included primary teaching, secondary teaching when combined with a National Curriculum subject, working with young offenders, social work, public services and careers in social and educational policy.
