Education Studies (Hons) Queen Margaret University

Overview

This innovative, modern Education Studies (Hons) degree from Queen Margaret University will prepare you to enter a range of education-related professional careers. You might pursue opportunities in community learning and development, outdoor learning, museums, education administration, curriculum development, educational technology, international aid settings, policy work, and more.

This unique course nurtures critical-thinking abilities and sharpens research skills. With two community-based placements, it provides hands-on experience, allowing you to explore your interests within the realm of education. The course benefits from QMU’s Outdoor Learning Hub, which allows learning for sustainability in real-life on campus. Additionally, an international exchange opportunity to Australia, Canada, or the USA adds a global perspective to your education journey.

Learning outcomes

On this course you will:

• study contemporary issues in education, psychology and sociology to develop a sound knowledge base of human developmental pathways and the range of factors that affect them;
• gain an understanding of how educational  theory and knowledge informs real-life practice;
• develop your academic literacies including digital, data and outdoor literacy;
• develop research skills to enable you to develop as an autonomous, critically thinking reflective professional;
• learn how to build positive relationships with learners and work alongside other professionals through practical experience in educational and community settings;
• learn how to assess individual needs and plan inclusive learning experiences taking account of diversity and difference;
• develop in-demand and transferable skills in education and beyond;
• be prepared for a variety of education-related careers;
• engage in the wider socio-political issues that affect education on every level and how this in turn influences educational outcomes for children, young people and adults;
• consider the historical trajectory of educational provision, current trends and the direction of education for the future, both in the UK and overseas; and
• benefit from both practical and theoretical learning opportunities which enable you to meet the challenges, as well as recognise the rewards, of working in a wide variety of formal and informal educational settings.