Overview

This broad-ranging Education Studies (Hons) degree from Queen Margaret University will engage you in the wider socio-political issues that affect education on every level and how this in turn influences educational outcomes for children.

What you'll study

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.

You will gain an understanding of how pedagogic theory and knowledge informs educational practice.

Through practical experience in educational and community settings you will learn how to build positive relationships with learners and work alongside other professionals. You will learn how to assess individual needs and plan inclusive learning experiences taking account of diversity and difference.

Over the four years you will develop your academic literacies including digital and data literacy. You will develop research skills to enable you to develop as an autonomous, critically thinking reflective professional.

This is a fresh, modern and ambitious approach to education studies. We hope you feel as passionate about this new direction as we do and look forward to receiving your application.

Careers

Please note that this degree course does not lead to a teaching qualification and graduates are not eligible for GTCS registration.

This degree will equip you with a variety of skills to prepare you to enter a range of education related professional careers, eg museum, community or arts education, international educational aid project, learning support assistants, PGDE in primary education, further educational study or research.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Learning through the Lifespan
Sustainable Human Behaviour Learning for Sustainability
Diversity, Identity and Wellbeing
Early Childhood Learning in Context
Developmental and Social Psychology
Education, Race and Ethnicity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education View 424 other Bachelors in Education in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Scottish Higher: Standard - BBCC, Minimum: BCCC
A Level: CCD
Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3
International Baccalaureate: 26 points
International: IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5.
Required subjects: English required and Maths preferred at Nat 5/GSCE

Tuition Fee

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International

8000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 36 months.

RUK+: £9,250/year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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