The Education Studies Bachelors Degree at the University of Staffordshire is designed for individuals passionate about understanding and influencing learning across diverse contexts. You will explore the critical issues shaping educational landscapes, from safeguarding children and young people to understanding contemporary educational challenges and the perspectives of learning and development. This undergraduate degree provides a robust academic grounding for those seeking to make a tangible impact in educational settings, whether in schools, community programs, or family learning environments, fostering a deep comprehension of social mobility and inequality within education.
You will study this course full-time on campus over three years, engaging with compulsory modules such as Children, Families And Society, Keeping Children And Young People Safe In Education, and Research Methods. The curriculum progresses through exploring alternative educational contexts, perspectives of learning, and culminates in your independent research project in Year 3. You will develop skills in coaching and mentoring, collaborative working, and understanding the digital future of education, preparing you for a variety of roles supporting learners of all ages.