The BA (Hons) Education at the University of Hertfordshire is your gateway to understanding and shaping the future of learning. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about the philosophical underpinnings of education, contemporary issues, and the diverse needs of learners. You will explore critical concepts such as representations of education, learning for all, and education in a digital age, developing a deep understanding of how education impacts social mobility, culture, and inequality. This course encourages you to question assumptions and develop an inquisitive mind, preparing you to make a meaningful impact in educational settings.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over three years, engaging with a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application. Your learning journey will involve compulsory modules like Curriculum and Assessment, Neurodiversity and Autism, and Designing an Education Project, alongside opportunities to specialise in areas such as Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or Mental Health and Well-being. Through work-based enquiry and a significant research project in your final year, you will develop your professional identity and gain hands-on experience. You will graduate with the skills and confidence to pursue diverse career paths within the education sector.