Education Studies (Hons) (with Foundation Year) Wrexham University

Overview

Wrexham University 's Education Studies (Hons) (with Foundation Year) programme is your gateway to a rewarding career dedicated to shaping the lives of children aged 3 to 11.

Career prospects

The BA (Hons) Education Studies is based within the academic fields of Education, Sociology and Psychology. It captures the widest context in relation to gaining employment within the children’s workforce, specifically relating to children aged 3 to 11 years. This programme will provide you with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills relevant to wider employment whilst offering targeted knowledge and practical experience relevant to specific occupations such a teaching assistants, learning mentors and a range of support roles in schools, the police, local government and third sector (charity) organisations.

By studying with us on the BA (Hons) Education Studies you have access to an employment package which includes: 

• Contextualised work-related learning: We help you to see the relevance of your academic study to employment so you can make key links and build confidence to work successfully with children. We regularly invite representatives of key organisations to talk to you about the world of work. 

• Extensive placement opportunities: We will support you to build relationships with future employers through your placement opportunities. 

• A practice informed research experience: On the job research is becoming more and more important to the sector. We give you the skills to undertake research in practice, so you can transfer this practice into future employment.

• Work relevant training: As part of your programme of study you will be offered additional training in key areas such as (but not limited to) outdoor learning, Makaton, Paediatric first aid and Welsh language development (key to working in Wales). 

• Embedded employability skills: Throughout your studies we work closely with our employability team to make sure you develop the transferable and specific skills needed to gain or maintain employment. 

• Enhanced reflective practice linked to career management sessions: As you prepare to step into employment towards the end of your studies you will receive targeted support and training led by our Careers and Employability Team. 

• Access to further study: We recognise that you may want to progress to postgraduate study following your Undergraduate degree. We hold regular information sessions regarding postgraduate study and offer our students a guaranteed interview onto the Wrexham University full-time or part-time PGCE programme.