Education (with Foundation Year)

Course Overview

Want to work in education but don't have the traditional qualifications? Our Education (with Foundation Year) course will give you the essential skills and knowledge required for success in higher education and beyond.

In the foundation year, you'll learn about theories and real-life applications in education. You will focus on developing your critical thinking, communication, and research skills. These are essential for understanding complex educational theories and practices. You'll also discuss current issues in education. This includes policies, teaching methods, and how education plays a vital role in the growth of society.

When you successfully complete the foundation year, you'll progress onto our BA (Hons) Education. You'll look at educational systems from early childhood to lifelong learning with a strong emphasis on inclusion. Throughout the course, you will examine how different factors impact education. And you'll learn about the roles of teachers and how schools, families, and professionals work together. You'll graduate ready to become an excellent educational practitioner.

Why study with us

• The course focuses on important study skills and critical thinking. This helps prepare you for academic challenges and your future career.

• By working on projects and creating reflective portfolios, you'll gain real-life experience. And you'll get a better understanding of educational theories and practices.

• You'll learn how education connects with different subjects. This gives you a well-rounded understanding of education in various contexts.

What you'll do

• Improve your academic writing, referencing, and critical analysis skills. This will help you produce high-quality academic work.

• Investigate key debates and policies in education. This includes insights into Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

• You will focus on a specific topic related to BA (Hons) Education. You'll learn digital research skills and how to use digital tools for academic success.

Future Careers

If you study the full BA (Hons) Education, you can choose to pursue a PGCE to become a qualified teacher. Alternatively, you could move into roles in government, youth work, police work, or social work. Studying Education with Humanities opens up many career opportunities.

Studying education can lead to careers such as:

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• Community education officer

• Early years teacher

• Primary school teacher

• Secondary school teacher

• Education administrator

• Youth worker

• Play therapist

• Education mental health practitioner

• Further education teacher

• Counsellor

• Education consultant

• Learning mentor

• Museum education officer

• Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)

• Special educational needs teacher

• English as a foreign language teacher

• Teaching assistant

• Careers adviser

• Family support worker

• Health play specialist

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.