Education (Hons) University of Hertfordshire

Overview

This Education (Hons) degree from University of Hertfordshire  is for you if you’re interested in learning in different stages of life and want to make a difference through education, training, or professional development. It’s particularly suited to those considering careers in education, learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), research, advocacy, or evaluation. If you care about learner support and belonging SEND, social justice, and innovative approaches to learning, this course will support your interests.

During the course, you’ll study topics such as wellbeing and inclusion, global and digital futures, coaching and mentoring, curriculum design, and learning in diverse settings. You’ll develop key skills employers value, including critical thinking, research, communication, digital skills, and professional organisation.

Why choose this course?

• Prepare for a wide range of careers: Gain practical skills in education, professional learning and development (L&D), EDI, research, and institutional evaluation and improvement, preparing you to work across multiple sectors.

• Learn through real-world application: Complete a major learning and development project where you diagnose issues, design learning solutions, implement interventions, and evaluate their impact.

• Build in-demand professional skills: Develop critical thinking, research, communication, digital literacy, and data-informed decision-making skills valued by employers.

• Shape your degree around your interests: Choose optional pathways in coaching and mentoring, digital and global futures, or curriculum and assessment at Level 6.

Your future career

An impressive 90% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2022/23). Graduates advance into a broad range of careers in education and within areas of learning and development, wellbeing, EDI, research and evaluation in other sectors.With a degree in education, you will be equipped to work in various sectors and roles including:

• SEND support coordinator

• learning and development officer

• education policy officer / public policy analyst

• education or social researcher/evaluator

• equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) specialist

• wellbeing lead

• curriculum and content designer.