Program Overview

Education Studies and Sociology

Overview

The Education Studies and Sociology program at Bishop Grosseteste University is a highly practical degree that combines theoretical foundations with real-world experience. Students gain up to 9 weeks of experience within work-based placements, developing a broad skill set and a deep understanding of education in its widest sense, nationally and globally.

Why Study This Course

This course is ideal for those interested in a career in teaching or other education-related areas. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of all aspects of the social world, exploring the ways sociological thinking is crucial for understanding the world around us.

Course Summary

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Perspectives on Learning
• Understanding Education Inequality
• Writing and Thinking Sociologically
• Social Research Skills: Texts and Interactions
• What is (the point of) Sociology
• Social Justice: Diversity and Inclusion
• Interpreting Education Research
• Public Sociology: Religion, Race and Sexuality
• Sociology of Education
• Becoming a Professional
• Global Perspectives on Education
• Curriculum Debates and Future(s)
• Surveillance and Society
• Contemporary Imprisonment
• Sociology of Personal Life

Compulsory Modules

• Social Justice: Diversity and Inclusion
• Interpreting Education Research
• Public Sociology: Religion, Race and Sexuality
• Sociology of Education
• Becoming a Professional
• Global Perspectives on Education
• Curriculum Debates and Future(s)
• Surveillance and Society
• Contemporary Imprisonment
• Sociology of Personal Life

Optional Modules

• Sociology of Happiness
• Contexts for Learning
• Dissertation

Entry Requirements

• 96-112 UCAS tariff points (from a maximum of four Advanced Level qualifications)
• A range of qualifications are accepted, including A/AS Levels, BTEC, Access Courses, International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U, Extended Project, etc.

Further Information

• Click here for important information about this course, including additional costs, resources, and key policies.
• In accordance with University conditions, students are entitled to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, RP(C)L, based on relevant credit at another HE institution or credit Awarded for Experiential Learning, (RP(E)L).

How You Will Be Taught

• A variety of teaching methods are used, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical workshops, coursework, and work-based placements.
• Small group seminars and workshops provide an opportunity to review issues raised in lectures, and you will be expected to carry out independent study.
• Placements are a key part of degree study within many courses at BGU, providing an enriching learning experience and valuable real-world experience to boost your career.

Academic Staff

• Dr Adam Hounslow-Eyre
• Dr Richard Newton
• Dr Laura Way

Assessment

• 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.
• In Sociology, assessment methods include coursework, small group work, report writing, oral presentations, multi-modal presentations (posters, videos, print), examinations, and individual dissertation projects.

Careers & Further Study

• Education Studies graduates enjoy very high levels of employability, with around 70% completing a teacher training course and going on to be highly successful Primary or Secondary teachers.
• The course provides good training for a role within business, service industries, personnel, museums, galleries, or charities.
• The diverse nature of this course will also enable you to go onto further study, such as postgraduate study on a master's degree.
• Sociology graduates can pursue a range of graduate-level employment opportunities, including activism and campaigning, advertising, arts, banking, charity administration, community and youth work, curating, entrepreneurship, film-making, financial analysis, journalism, law, lecturing, marketing, police work, public relations, research, school and college teaching, and social work.

What Our Students Say

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Support

• Studying at BGU is a student-centered experience, with staff and students working together in a friendly and supportive atmosphere as part of an intimate campus community.
• You will know every member of staff personally and feel confident approaching them for help and advice, and staff members will recognize you, not just by sight, but as an individual with unique talents and interests.

Fees & Funding

• A lot of student finance information is available from numerous sources, but it is sometimes confusing and contradictory.
• At BGU, we try to give you all the information and support we can to help you throughout the process.
• Our Student Advice team are experts in helping you sort out the funding arrangements for your studies, offering a range of services to guide you through all aspects of student finance step by step.
• Click here to find information about fees, loans, and support which will help to make the whole process a little easier to understand.

How to Apply

• Undergraduate course applicants must apply via UCAS using the relevant UCAS code.
• For 2024 entry, the application fee is £27, and you can make a maximum of 6 choices.
• For the 2025 cycle, UCAS is removing the undergraduate application fee for any student who is/or has received free school meals (FSM) during the last six years, up until the end of their final year at school or college.
• More information on the UCAS fee waiver can be found here.
• Full instructions are available at UCAS to make it as easy as possible for you to fill in your online application, plus help text where appropriate.
• Full details of all tuition fees can be found here.