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BA (Hons)
Education Studies
What is Education Studies?
• What is the BA (Hons) Education Studies course at
Plymouth like?
• Academic study of education in the broadest sense
• Sociology, psychology, history, politics, philosophy and
science
• How many points do I need for entry?
Who studies Education Studies?
• Students interested in the field of education, but not
100% sure they want to be classroom teachers
• Option to go on to do a 1 year PGCE to gain Qualified
Teacher Status (QTS)
• Other career options?
What Would I Study?
• Wide range of modules
• Core modules: cover key graduate
attributes
• Option modules: Eco-education, inclusive
education, e-learning, children’s literature,
English in schools, experiential education
• Placement: work based learning
• Research project
Who Will Teach Me?
• Academic tutors:
- have expertise in areas they teach
- are active researchers with doctorates
- have and, in some cases, continue to work in the
mainstream education sector as practitioners
(teachers, social workers, education psychologists,
consultants, counselors)
- National and International research projects with
publications in their chosen fields
What Support Would I Get?
• Transition to HE especially year 1
and/or direct entrants year 2 and 3
• Emphasis on developing your own
voice
• Emphasis on ‘Active Learning’
• Friendly and accessible personal
academic tutors and professional
services colleagues
• Support and input on academic
writing in core modules
• A variety of forms of assessment
What Support Would I Get?
• Regular meetings with personal
tutor- mid year annual evaluation
of student profiles
• Regular input from Careers and
Information and Library Services
Access to ‘Disability Assist’: to
support students with Dyslexia
and/or other learning needs or
disabilities
• Access to ‘Learning Development’:
University tutors:
http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/learn
The Plymouth Student experience!
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Your Student Rep voice!
Friendly students: collegiate feel
City life of Plymouth
Beautiful countryside, moors and beaches of Devon
Active Student Union
New, good quality housing
The Plymouth Award
What Next?
Careers are varied but may include:
• Teaching
• Education Professionals e.g. behaviour
support officer, inclusion officer
• Education Officer e.g.: charities,
National Trust, environmental projects
• Youth Engagement e.g.: youth work, youth
justice
• Careers advisors (diploma required)
• Trainer in business
What Next?
• Social work (masters required)
• Educational psychologist (psychology
modules and masters required)
• Educational publishing and journalism
• Consultancy
• Local government
• Civil service
• Therapeutic work eg: art therapy, speech
and language therapy (masters required)
• Links to Faculty MA, IMP, EdD, PhD
Successful Periodic Review 2011
Conclusions on innovation and good practice:
• The well established ‘core of care’, evidenced in a
strongly student-centred approach and good pastoral
care
• Evidence of the synergy of research and teaching in
the design and delivery of the programme.
School of Education, Teaching and Learning Committee
(2011). Report of the Stage 2 Periodic Review meeting to
consider BA Education Studies.
Successful Periodic Review 2011
Conclusions on innovation and good practice:
• The provision of opportunities for a variety of
entrants
• Opportunities for the internationalisation of the
curriculum
• An ethos of continuous review and development of
the provision, driven by the clear enthusiasm and
passion of staff
School of Education, Teaching and Learning Committee
(2011). Report of the Stage 2 Periodic Review meeting to
consider BA Education Studies.
External Examiner’s view- 2012
External examiners commented that:
• the course is fantastic lots of strengths and good
relationships between staff and students
• good engagement with module evaluations and
shared teaching done by staff demonstrates good
communication in the team
School of Education Subject Assessment Panel
(June 2012). Record of Proceedings BA Education Studies.
What the Students Say
“I knew my career path lay within teaching or social care
but I wanted to keep my options open and didn't want to
be tied down to a teacher training course.
The BA education studies degree is the perfect course for
me as it covers a wide range of issues within and
surrounding the education system.
My advice to students on this course is to stay motivated
and committed. The subject involves so many interesting
areas so enjoy it and make the most of all the
opportunities available."
Rebecca Ennis, Primary Teacher
Graduated 2007
What the Students Say
“I went onto complete a Masters in SEN. Job wise
I think the Education Studies degree developed many
of my skills, I now work as an advisor and support tutor
in a Devon special school. The course was also very
enjoyable to do, very fond memories.”
Veronica Clancy
Graduated 2009
What the Students Say
“I have gone on to further study and been successful in
accessing a fully funded four year PhD studentship at
Plymouth. Some of the skills covered in the extended
projects in Years two and three helped in the research I
am doing now.”
Ciaran O'Sullivan
Graduated 2010
Places available and offers
• On average: 250 applications made annually
• Plymouth University: offers made to 80% of
applicants across the University (unconfirmed
offers)
• On average: 60 (confirmed offers) entrants to year 1
Hope to see you next
year!
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