Program Overview

BA (Hons) Education (Work-Based)

Overview

This degree is all about deepening your understanding of how people learn. You’ll explore the cultural and historical aspects of the education system in the UK and beyond, and undertake placements in a wide variety of London settings.

Why Education 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 Centre for Education and School Partnerships, 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, and Start Date

• Mode: Full-time
• Duration: 3 years
• Start date: September
• Application code: X302
• Application method: UCAS

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.
• Applicants must be employed in an educational setting in either a paid or a voluntary capacity.

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.

Course Status

• Accreditation and Course validation status: This course is validated by London South Bank University. Applications are being accepted.

Tuition Fees

• United Kingdom: £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: After you’ve received your offer we’ll send you emails about events we run to help you prepare for your course.
• Enrolment: Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus.

Suggested Reading

• Bartlett, S. & Burton, D. (2012) 3rd Ed. Introduction to Education Studies: Education Studies: Key Issues Series. London: Sage Publishing Ltd.
• Knowles, G. and holmstrom, R. (2012) understanding Family Diversity and Home – School Relations: a guide for students and practitioners in early years and primary settings. London: Routledge.
• Murphy, L., Mufti, E. & Kassem, D. (2009) Education Studies: An Introduction. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

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: At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
  • An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary.
  • Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.
• Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

Placements

• You’ll have the chance to complete two placements in contrasting educational settings. In your first year, you’ll spend time in a school taking on the role of a reading mentor. In your second year, you’ll complete a placement in an alternative educational setting, such as a prison, pupil referral unit (PRU), or hospital school.

Teaching and Assessment

• You’re never on your own on this degree. Even when you are out on placement, you’ll be visited by a tutor.
• Further resources will be available through our visual learning environment and monitored chat rooms, with tutor input, to enable you to communicate with your fellow students and learn from each other’s experiences.
• Study Skills will be embedded throughout the modules as well as a specific Study Skills module.
• You'll receive support in accessing assistive technology and LSBU’s study, library and disability services.
• You’ll also be allocated an individual academic advisor to help your development.

Key Information Set Data

• 76% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 88% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.

Related Courses

• Education
• Education (Top Up)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed.) in Further Education
• Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Post-Compulsory Education and Training

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 appreciated the opportunity to explore my interests in education."
• Nadiya Ahmed, BA Education Studies