Program Overview

BA (Hons) Education

Overview

Bring the Classroom to Life

Examine the foundations of education in contemporary society, from individual, national and international perspectives. You will not only explore education’s relationship to social justice, including questions of equality and inequality, but also the processes of human learning and barriers to learning across different age ranges and learning communities.

Why Education Studies at LSBU?

• Our expert staff are committed to a practice-based approach, and we collaborate with psychologists to create exciting course modules.
• 3rd among London competitors for Student Satisfaction in Education (Complete University Guide 2022)
• The Education Division, which delivers this degree, has extensive links with schools, alternative educational settings and the creative industries.
• We’re home to specialist facilities that contain all the equipment you can expect to find in a primary school setting.
• You’ll have the chance to be involved in two work placements as part of your studies, gaining valuable experience and experiencing exciting new educational settings.

Mode, Duration, Start Date, Application Code, and Application Method

Location

• Southwark Campus

Entry Level Requirements

• UK Qualifications:
  • 96 UCAS points
  • CCC at A Level or equivalent
  • BTEC Level 3 Qualifications or a combination of A-Level and Level 3 BTEC qualifications
  • All Level 3 qualifications welcome, including the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 21 Level 3 credits at Merit
  • Plus five GCSEs including mathematics and English
• International Qualifications:
  • English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0, TOEFL - 550 (print-based), TOEFL- 80 (internet-based), Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.

Advanced Entry

If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.

Tuition Fees

• UK: £9535
• International: £15500

Accommodation

Once we have made you an offer, you can apply for accommodation. You can rent from LSBU and you’ll deal directly with the university, not third party providers.

Finance

You don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as an undergraduate student.

Prepare to Start

• Applicant events
• Enrolment

Suggested Reading

• Bartlett, S. & Burton, D. (2020) 5th ed. Introduction to Education Studies: Education Studies: Key Issues Series. London: Sage Publishing Ltd.
• Simon, C and Ward, S. (2020) A student’s guide to education studies: a student’s guide. London: Routledge

Course Content

Year 1

• What is education?
• Language, Literacy and Learning
• Developing mathematical thinking
• Constructing childhood
• Study skills for Education
• Community, family and children

Year 2

• Interpersonal Interactions
• Equality, Culture and Citizenship
• Barriers to Learning
• Introduction to Technology and Education
• Alternative Educational Setting Placement
• Anti Racist Education Practice

Year 3

• The Learning Environment
• Contextualising Education Globally
• Contemporary Issues in Education
• Educational Autobiography
• Project

Careers

• Employability Service
• Placements

Teaching and Assessment

• Personal Tutoring
• People profiles
• People finder

Key Information Set Data

• 76% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 85% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 90% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

Related Courses

• Education (Top Up)
• Education (Work-based)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed.) in Further Education
• Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Further Education

Related Stories

• Cath Pinkney: education placement "a fantastic chance to learn new ideas to take to my first teaching job."
• Vanna Vakharia's placement in India
• Annie Cole, Postgraduate Certificate in Education
• JANE SCARSBROOK, MA EDUCATION: "I really appreciate the support I received from my tutors."
• Nadiya Ahmed, BA Education Studies