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Education, Children & Communities
If you want to make a difference to the lives of others, inspire them, challenge them and help them to prove what they are capable of, then these courses could be for you. You could be considering teaching, in which case these courses give you time and practical experiences to weigh up your future options whilst developing your expertise in a related area.
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I definitely want to teach
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Choose a degree with Qualified Teacher Status
1. If you do not yet have a degree you can train to teach in three years. We offer:
BEd (Hons) Primary Education (with QTS)
BEd Primary Education - Early Years (with QTS)
BEd (Hons) Physical Education - Secondary Ed (with QTS)
BEd Secondary Education with Science and Maths (with QTS)
2. If you already have a degree, take a one-year postgraduate teacher training course. We offer:
PGCE Primary
PGCE Secondary Education with Art and Design
PGCE Secondary Education with Biology
PGCE Secondary Education with English
PGCE Secondary Education with Geography
PGCE Secondary Education with Maths
PGCE Secondary Education with Modern Foreign Languages
PGCE Secondary Education with Physical Education
School-Based PGCE - Primary
School-Based PGCE - Secondary
I am interested in teaching but I’m not certain which age and subject I want to teach
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Study education, and see where you want to take it
1. Study an education related subject for three years and later decide if you wish to qualify as a teacher with a one-year postgraduate teaching course. We offer:
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Education
BA (Hons) Physical Education (non QTS)
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Physical Education
BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Education
BA (Hons) Outdoor Learning in Early Years and Primary Education
BA (Hons) Primary Education
BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies
I want to explore other ideas around education or community work
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Make a difference without becoming a teacher
1. We offer these courses which could lead to a career in education or community work:
BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work
BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies
BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Education
BA (Hons) Outdoor Learning in Early Years and Primary Education
Undergraduate courses
BA (Hons) Community, Youth and Families
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BA (Hons) Disability, Social Justice and Wellbeing
Undergraduate
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BA (Hons) Primary Education
Undergraduate
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BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies
Undergraduate
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BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work
Undergraduate
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
Undergraduate
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FdA Early Years
Undergraduate
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FdA Teaching and Learning
Foundation, Undergraduate
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BA Youth Work Integrated Degree Apprenticeship
Undergraduate
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MPsy Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling
Undergraduate
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BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Education
Undergraduate
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Postgraduate courses
MA Education
Postgraduate
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MA Education - Coaching, Mentoring and Leadership
Postgraduate
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MA Education - Disability
Postgraduate
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MA Education - Early Years
Postgraduate
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MA Education - Educational Leadership
Postgraduate
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MA Social Policy
Postgraduate
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MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Postgraduate
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MA Youth & Community Practice - Research and Leadership
Postgraduate
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MA Youth and Community Work
Postgraduate
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Master of Public Health (MPH)
Postgraduate
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MRes
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Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring
Postgraduate
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Student testimonials
Sara Dugdale, 2nd year, BA (Hons) Primary Education.
“You learn about the roots of education and get opportunities to put your learning in to practice with your school-based experiences.”
Marlies Maczejka, 3rd year, BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Education.
“I’ve had multiple opportunities to travel to different countries, helping me gain better understanding of diverse cultures and different perspectives on life. I’ve learnt and developed many skills and had unforgettable experiences. The opportunities I’ve had here have given me a bright future.”
Emmanuel Rouve, MA Education graduate.
“I use my Masters' every day as the Director of the School of Apprenticeships in the French Navy, specifically in the creation of a coaching culture within the school.”
Sonya Williams, BA (Hons) Youth & Community graduate.
“I am working at the place I most enjoyed in my university placements, with a team of dedicated people who are proud to help homeless and vulnerable young people. I can only convey my gratitude to my lecturers and peers to thank you for all your help. I would not have done it without you.”
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