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You’ll learn how to carry out research ethically when working with communities and organisations to address real-world issues.

You’ll develop your own research proposal with expert guidance - from forming questions to methodology design.

Build transferable research skills you’ll use throughout your degree, from reflective practice to clear communication of your findings.

On this module, you’ll explores a myriad of educational contexts including education's development over time, different types of educational establishments in both the private and public sectors, how children learn, the curriculum and assessment, adult, higher, special, alternative and community education and inequalities in education.

You’ll get an overview of British education from earliest time to the present day, comparing this to education in other parts of the world over time.

You’ll engage with the work of major thinkers such as Plato, Rousseau, Dewey, and Freire, and examine how their ideas influence teaching, learning, and policy. Through current debates and ethical questions, you’ll develop the tools to think critically about the values and decisions that define education in modern society.

You'll examine key approaches like behaviourism, constructivism, and cognitivism, and consider the work of thinkers such as Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bandura. Gain practical strategies for teaching that are grounded in research, helping you create effective, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.

You’ll develop skills in independent thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and project work, and get to grips with academic writing, referencing procedures, and the use of technology to enhance your skills.

You’ll also begin developing your ePortfolio, a personal collection documenting your learning journey.

The module covers practical strategies for accessible teaching, supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and fostering a sense of belonging—equipping you to design learning environments where all students feel valued and supported.

You'll examine global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss, and learn how teaching practices can inspire action and support sustainable futures. Through case studies and practical work, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to engage learners in sustainability and prepare for careers in this growing field.

You’ll get familiar with the big issues and contemporary debates in education studies as well as the role and expectations of a teacher.

You’ll develops fundamental knowledge and skills that teachers require, as well as your capability to structure and critique a lesson plan.

On this module, you'll explore the vital role of play in the lives of babies and children up to the age of 12, examining theoretical perspectives and research on the subject.

You'll discover how a child’s age and their individual needs shape the kind of play they engage in. You'll learn how important it is that adults working with children support and join in with them in play, and how to design enriching play environments.

You'll finish the module understanding the cognitive, social and emotional benefits of play, ready to nurture children's growth through purposeful play experiences.

You’ll weigh up the main developmental processes in psychology, and look at cases of psychological individual difference.

You’ll draw on data to enrich your understanding, and by the end of the module, be able to recognise, recall and discuss psychological constructs, subject specific terminology and empirical applications.

Deep dive into critical matters like bullying, inclusion and resilience. You'll get insight into Transition Theory and how social factors form perspectives, and have the chance to direct your own learning, with a choice of essay topics and the opportunity to engage in dialogues with special guests.

This combo of theory and personal focus builds essential knowledge of the forces forming children's social development

You’ll look at the factors that shape childhood and the challenges children face, including the development, differences and successes of different education systems and the impact that has on children, teachers, and communities.

You’ll explore the relationships between education and social understandings with a specific focus on identities, inequality, and constructions of childhood.

By the end of the module, you’ll have developed a critical understanding of the complexities that shape childhood around the world.

With a minimum 80-hour commitment, you’ll apply what you’ve learned so far on your degree to real-world professional settings within our community of local businesses, social enterprises, and third-sector organisations.

You’ll have support from interactive workshops, tutorials, and guest speaker events, encouraging you to set achievable professional goals and evolve your professional identity.

Using existing studies as an example, you'll examine the key issues to think about, such as ethics, protection of the children involved, and data protection. You'll learn how to carry out ethical, meaningful research with children and young people, including quantitative and qualitative research methods that put children first, from observation and focus groups to surveys.

You'll think about how to choose a research area to investigate, and how to design and carry out a research project with children and young people – essential skills that will help you prepare for your dissertation.

Explore key theories of curriculum design, evaluate innovative teaching practices, and examine how digital tools and blended learning can enhance student outcomes. With a strong emphasis on equity and adaptability, you'll gain the skills to create effective learning experiences that respond to diverse educational needs and modern classroom demands.

It's up to you what your dissertation or project is about – this will be your chance to showcase your passion for education by choosing a subject area or topic that most interests you.

You'll draw on everything you’ve learned so far to investigate, analyse, craft and refine your dissertation or project, using existing texts, sources and artefacts to support your arguments and give them context. You'll have the support of a dedicated dissertation tutor to guide you throughout this module.

This real-world, project-based module lets you address an identified need or gap by designing an innovative product, service or resource.

With support from university staff and external partners, you'll demonstrate critical thinking, ethical awareness and project management abilities.

Your final project and presentation will showcase your employability and capacity for high-impact solutions.

Develop practical skills for managing classrooms, teams, and projects, while learning how to lead inclusive environments and handle challenges like conflict and decision-making. The module also covers digital pedagogy, including the use of blended and online learning, equipping you to lead and teach effectively in today’s evolving educational landscape.

You’ll get familiar with the big issues and contemporary debates in education studies as well as the role and expectations of a teacher.

You’ll develops fundamental knowledge and skills that teachers require, as well as your capability to structure and critique a lesson plan.

Focusing on childhood and child development, you'l cover ethics in practice with children and young people. You'll also apply psychological theory to the lived experiences children, families and young people. This module will help you bring together core concepts within health and education-based approaches which encompass psychological theory.