Education

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and making a real difference in society? At Goldsmiths, our BA Education degree is more than just a course – it’s a transformative experience that equips you with critical knowledge, practical experience, and a pathway to exciting career opportunities.

This degree provides an excellent grounding for careers in education, youth work, policy and government, or social work, as well as further study such as a PGCE to become a teacher. You will develop valuable critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills that prepare you for your future career.

Creative and innovative learning
Education isn’t just about exams and essays. Our creative and multimodal assessments encourage you to engage with learning in dynamic ways, such as visual projects, digital storytelling, and interactive presentations, preparing you for the evolving education sector.

Real-world experience
You'll gain valuable work experience through placements with a range of organisations. Previous students have:

• Supported literacy projects for Bengali women

• Developed educational resources at a city farm

• Curated an art exhibition at a pupil referral unit for excluded secondary school students

Explore key issues in education
You won’t just study education – you’ll critically examine the major challenges shaping the field today, including:

• Mental health and wellbeing in schools

• Institutional racism and social inequalities in education

• The impact of AI and digital technologies on learning

• The role of media and geopolitics in shaping education policy

• A supportive and caring learning environment

At Goldsmiths, you’ll be part of a close-knit, inclusive community where your voice matters. Our personal tutorial system provides one-to-one academic and pastoral support, ensuring you get the most out of your studies and university experience.

A journey of discovery

• Year 1: Build foundational knowledge of education studies.

• Year 2: Gain hands-on experience through school placements and research training.

• Year 3: Conduct your own research project, investigating real-world challenges in education.

You'll join a degree that nurtures your creativity, challenges your thinking, and prepares you for a meaningful career in education and beyond.