Education Studies and Sociology (with Foundation Year)

Studying Education Studies at Lincoln Bishop University offers you a rich and wide-ranging understanding of education, both nationally and globally. This course is an excellent choice if you are considering a career in teaching or are interested in a variety of education-related professions. You will develop a deep and reflective knowledge of contemporary issues in education, directly linked to real-world practice. Throughout your studies, you will debate education policy, explore the forces driving educational change in England today, and critically examine different approaches to schools and schooling, both in the UK and around the world.

Alongside this, studying Sociology at Lincoln Bishop University means you will go far beyond the study of sociological theory. You will discover how these theories help us make sense of complex social phenomena such as terrorism, nationalism, sexism, surveillance, globalisation, and multiculturalism. Your learning will be firmly rooted in real-world application, as you explore how research methods are used by marketing agencies, governments, local councils, advertising and PR companies, polling organisations, and many other sectors.

By combining Education Studies and Sociology, you will gain a powerful set of analytical and practical skills, preparing you for a wide range of careers in education, social research, policy, and beyond. At Lincoln Bishop University, you will be part of a vibrant academic community, supported to challenge assumptions, think critically, and make a meaningful impact in society.

If you don’t have, or don’t think you will attain, the normal tariff points for studying at Lincoln Bishop University, this course will enable you to study for a degree without any UCAS points. The course is delivered over four years and includes a Foundation Year, which gives you a perfect introduction to what it means to be a university student and prepares you for effective undergraduate study. In your Foundation Year, you will study eight modules, all of which are designed to equip you with the necessary academic skills and knowledge to progress successfully in your chosen subject. You will also engage in a series of bespoke subject sessions delivered by experts, designed to introduce you to your chosen subject area.

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In Education Studies, assessment is carried out through coursework of different types, including essays, reports, oral presentations, multimedia presentations, reflective logs and portfolios. There are no examinations. You can expect to give one or two oral presentations or poster presentations as one of a small group of students throughout the course. You will gradually build up skills of multimedia presentation and third-year students currently share a short, assessed multimedia film to their peers. You will build up your writing skills steadily throughout the course and in the first year, you will complete a portfolio of shorter written pieces and two longer essays, receiving formative feedback from your tutors to help you build up your academic capabilities.

In Sociology, we see assessment as a powerful driver of student learning and a means for demonstrating what students have learnt. We believe it’s a great way to develop the employability skills that employers demand from graduates. As a result, the course incorporates a range of assessment methods which will allow you to demonstrate a wide range of skills whilst providing a selection of post-degree career paths. These assessment methods include coursework, small group work, report writing, oral presentations, multi-modal presentations (posters, videos, print), examinations and individual dissertation projects. Where appropriate, assessment tasks are designed to mimic the type of challenges faced by employees in graduate-level jobs.