Education Studies (Hons) University of Hull

Overview

At the Education Studies (Hons) course at University of Hull you'll dive into both formal and informal education, uncovering its transformative potential to create a fairer, more just society.

Learning is hands-on and immersive. From practice placements and field trips to study visits and project-based learning, you’ll gain real-world experience that brings your studies to life. With a flexible mix of optional and compulsory modules, you can shape your degree around your passions, giving you the freedom to explore what excites you most.

Plus, with opportunities to study or work abroad, you’ll expand your global perspective and build an impressive foundation for a career in education, community work, and beyond.

Key facts

• This degree explores education’s role in shaping society, focusing on inclusion, social justice, and lifelong learning. You’ll examine formal and informal education within cultural, societal, and political contexts, gaining insight into the impact of power, inequality, and alternative approaches to education.

• Hands-on experience is at the heart of this course. You’ll take part in fieldwork, project-based learning, and professional placements in each year of study, with opportunities to work in schools, community settings, and alternative education environments. You can also study abroad for a semester or complete an international placement in your second year.

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Future prospects

• Graduates of this course move into impactful roles such as Education Welfare Officer, Pastoral Care Officer, Employability Tutor, and Training Consultant. Others take on positions like Social Action Leader, Project Coordinator, and Statutory Advocate, making a real difference in communities and educational settings.

• The course also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study, for example our MA Social Justice and Community Engagement or MA SENDI degrees, opening doors to advanced roles in education and beyond. You could also go on to further study with this recognised route to PGCE.