Education (with Foundation Year)

Why this course?

• Ofsted rates our primary age courses as “Outstanding” (2023 report)

• Top modern university in London in Education (Complete University Guide 2025)

• #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction National Student Survey 2024

About this course:
Learn the knowledge and skills to foster the academic, social, and emotional development of young learners.

Skills:
On our BA Education, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;

• A hands-on, practical route into the education sector.

• Gain a deep understanding of working life in schools, the education system and the issues faced by classroom practitioners.

• Those with Teaching Assistant experience, can become an accredited Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA), formally recognised as a graduate level outcome.

• These three strands will ensure that you are ready for the practical realities of the education sector.

Career opportunities:
Many take on roles in the education sector including:

• Education professional in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration or management)

• A special needs professional in schools, children centres and the community

• A children’s charity undertaking policy and research, in community support, welfare or housing

• An NGO or central or local government department

After completeing your Foundation Year You’ll explore everything from historical and cultural perspectives on education to cutting-edge debates shaping today’s classrooms and policies.

Focus on building strong study skills, supported by a dedicated Academic Guidance Tutor (AGT) and a Student Engagement Coach to help you transition into university life in year 1
Apply your knowledge through a professional placement in an educational setting while deepening your academic skills and exploring global perspectives on education in year 2
Prepare for life after Roehampton with modules that emphasise employability, professionalism, and continuous professional development in year 3
Alongside lectures, seminars, and workshops, you’ll also take part in external trips, guest lectures, programme-wide events, and interactive projects designed to broaden your learning and connect you with the wider educational community.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS