About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: X301
- Applications: UCAS
- Level: Undergraduate
- Tariff points: Normally 300 minimum
- Department: Education
- Campus: Frenchay
- Duration: three years full-time
- Delivery: Full-time
- Study Abroad: No
- Programme leader: Adele Gardner
Introduction
In light of new government policies on schools and teaching the education sector is rapidly evolving. In response to these changes we are launching an exciting new programme the BA(Hons) Education, Learning and Development from Sept 2012. This programme replaces the BA(Hons) Education Studies and the BA(Hons) Education Studies plus PGCE (3+1)
This is an ideal course choice if you enjoy working with people young and old and wish to understand how they can learn and develop, but are not at this stage certain about a career in teaching.
The degree programme will also contain within it a supported pathway for those interested in postgraduate study for teaching in primary schools or the FE sector - with specific module options to support such interest. The tailored pathway will allow you to make the very strongest application for a PGCE when the time comes. Provided you achieve a 2.1 degree, can demonstrate suitability for teaching and make an early application, we will give you prior consideration for progression to a relevant PGCE programme at UWE.
Find out more about what Studies in Childhood and Education at UWE have to offer in terms of teaching quality, staff expertise and your student experience.
Student's view
"The Department of Education has spectacular facilities. It also offers excellent support for students from both academic staff and from the Student Adviser."
Elizabeth, BA(Hons) Education Studies.
Structure
Content
Education, Learning and Development explores education policy and practice together with learning in a range of formal and informal settings. It looks at the pwoer of these experiences to transform the lives of children, young people adults and communities in the UK and around the world
Study areas:
-Transformative and creative dimensions for lifelong learning
-Education, globalisation and sustainable development
-Critical perspectives on education policy and practice
-Special educational needs, learning difficulties and inclusion
-Arts, community and education
-Language, literacies and learning development
-Technology enhanced learning - education in virtual worlds
We use a variety of methods of teaching from formal lectures, seminars and workshops to one-to-one tutorials. All students are expected to motivate themselves and learn both in groups and independently as these are regarded as an important graduate skill. We will provide you with all the support and help you need and actively encourage you to learn effectively in a variety of ways.
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Teaching and learning
Graduate Development Programme
We regard it a high priority that you gain good, graduate level employment on completion of your university studies. We aim for our students to be employable by schools and related educational settings. We support our students through the Graduate Development Programme system of personal and academic development. For GDP you will work in small groups with a tutor, the seminars are student initiated and cover all aspects necessary for successful progress through university.
GDP and key skills
The key skills are a set of attributes that are highly valued by employers and developed through your study and participation in university life. They are:
-Interpersonal skills
-Problem Solving skills
-Team Working skills
-Independent Working skills
Communication
We regard it as extremely important to develop your confidence as a public speaker and nearly all modules expect you to research arguments and present them both formally and informally in seminars or assessments.
Numeracy
Numeracy can be developed through modules such as Researching Education and Maths, Culture and Cognition, which require you to develop critical reading skills for statistics.
IT
You will also develop good IT skills. IT is embedded in almost everything you do. You will look on the web to find your timetable or exam results. You will learn through our state of the art virtual learning environment, and you will use often quite advanced IT based presentation skills in some of your assessments.
Learning to Learn
We will work with you to develop your study skills and make you a fully independent learner. Such an attribute is highly valued by employers seeking self-motivated staff with the initiative to get things done.
Working with Others
You will work with others throughout your course. Our approach is known as 'blended learning'. That means that you will sometimes work on your own via web based materials, but also that you will engage with web-based materials in the company of others. There is no substitute for personal contact through group work and you should be able to demonstrate a wide range of interpersonal skills through collaborative project work.
Work in GDP will be an essential tool in recording your achievements and you should be able to draw on it in constructing your CV and writing applications for employment or further study.
Find out more about our academic staff, their teaching expertise and research interests.
Assessment
Assessment is mainly through coursework, with examinations in some subjects where appropriate.
Special Features
Placements
Many of our students want to work with young people, either as teachers or in other ways. We expect each of our students to undertake voluntary work placements with young people. UWE's Community Volunteer Programme (CVP) will help you find a suitable placement and you will keep a record of your experience and achievements. This is valuable and a help with employability. You will also have the opportunity to explore and establishing an educational or training enterprise, as well as have an opportunity to study abroad during your time at UWE.
Study facilities
The Department of Education provides a pleasant environment in which to study. Its modern, purpose-built facilities provide high quality teaching rooms with state-of-the-art technology available. The Department has excellent IT facilities and houses an Open Learning Area with the latest equipment including an interactive whiteboard, CD burners, scanners and a range of equipment that can be booked out and borrowed, including digital cameras and laptops, with friendly staff on hand to help when needed.
Careers/further study
The course will be attractive to those who wish to build a career within the primary phase of education. While many students on this course progress on to the PGCE Upper Primary programme and gain qualified teacher status, others opt to use their undergraduate degree as a route into other career pathways which are related to education. For example: educational consultancy, learning support, mentoring, or educational research. Some also pursue postgraduate routes of study which do not lead to qualified teacher status, but allow them to follow avenues of interest which are specific to them.
With the cost of Higher Education increasing, making the decision to study at university can seem daunting. But we believe it can greatly benefit you by enhancing your skills and improving your job prospects, in addition to being a worthwhile experience in its own right.
UWE's Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is available to help you develop your confidence and independence, enhancing your personal achievement and creating a really fulfilling university experience. The GDP is an essential and integral part of every academic course. In addition, UWE's Careers Service is free of charge to all students up to three years after graduation, so you can take advantage of all their resources and experience to help you make a flying start to your career.
Hear from past UWE students about how studying here has enhanced their career prospects and opened up new opportunities.
Entry
Typical offers
Advice on typical offers
In addition to the 'typical offer' given here, please read the general information about entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Criminal Records Bureau clearance will be a requirement of modules in the programme that include a placement where the placement involves working with children and vulnerable adults.
For those considering this degree as a route into Primary teaching you would be recommended to have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English Language (grade C), maths (grade C) and single or double science (grade C), plus normally grade B at A level or equivalent in a Primary National Curriculum Subject (Foundation and Core).
General enquiries
For admissions enquiries, please contact:
Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333
E-mail: Admissions@uwe.ac.uk
Fees
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