BA (Hons) Education Studies Bachelor's degree at Birmingham City University

The focus of this module is to explore the complex topic of human cognition and the learning process. You will gain an understanding of the various perspectives on how people think and learn, and you will be able to apply these insights to your own learning journey, as well as examples from educational case studies. These perspectives will include global views, as well as Western views which have governed educational practice and provision for many years, and we will start to unpick some complex

This core module introduces you to Education Studies. It will encouraged you to see yourself as a researcher, asking questions and testing assumptions about your own experiences of education. We all think we know about schools and education but how much do we really know and how far is our knowledge affected for better or worse by our personal experiences? For example, what does it mean to be an educated person? The module will introduce you to a range of theories and practices that relate to ed

This module recognises that transitioning into higher education represents a significant milestone in a student's academic journey, signifying a period of personal growth. However, it can also present challenges, as students must adapt to a range of increased academic demands and expectations. The module is specifically designed to support students through this transition by equipping them with essential academic skills and strategies necessary for success in their undergraduate studies. Its pri

This module introduces students to some of the key concepts, ideas, and debates in the philosophy of education field. You will explore answers to important philosophical questions regarding the nature of education, its aims, and methods, considering the role played by the teacher, learner, and curriculum.

This module introduces you to the concept of social justice and by focusing on equity and diversity you will consider the relationship between education and social justice. You will learn about different forms of discrimination and inequity in education and in society and will consider how educational experiences and outcomes differ for people with different characteristics and how this could impact the lives of individuals as well as have consequences for wider society.

In this optional module, you will learn to think deeply and critically about the concept of 'creativity' in relation to education. You will reflect on creative pedagogical approaches, to understand how teachers support learners' creativity, and how teachers themselves can utilise their own creativity to develop teaching and learning activities. You will consider how creativity is framed and taught in different educational contexts. You will be introduced to key theories and debates relating to c

In this optional module you will explore the early years curriculum and its expectations for children from birth to 5 years. The emphasis is on learning through free play and exploration, and the development of children's 'characteristics of effective learning' which include playing and exploring, active learning and thinking creatively and critically You will learn to plan for learning across the early years curriculum using a cycle of observation, assessment and planning for children's next st

The starting point for this module is the idea that education is a pursuit that can bring tangible benefits to people throughout their lives. In this module, we will focus on how education continues beyond the mainstream into a meaningful lifelong learning experience. During the module, you will explore the theories underpinning post-compulsory learning and how they differ from pedagogies in mainstream settings. Together, we will look at some of the key issues in post-compulsory learning includi

This module is designed to encourage you to start thinking about your own professional practice, and your intentions for your career after you graduate. In this module, you will be prepared for your placement experience through the completion of safeguarding training to help you understand your role as an educational professional in supporting the safeguarding of young and vulnerable people, as well how to safeguard yourself whilst on placement. You will evaluate some pertinent examples of safeg

This module builds on Professional Practice, Placement and Safeguarding 1 in Semester 1, and the key focus of this module is a placement experience of around 120 hours, organised into a block placement of approx. 5 weeks. You will have begun to develop relationships with your placement setting in semester 1, and these will continue into semester 2, where you will be given specific tasks to complete on placement related to your other modules to guide your placement experience and to allow you to

The focus of this core module is to help you develop a deep understanding of the relationship between educational policy and educational practice. Throughout the module, we will investigate how and why educational reform is initiated and implemented considering some of the reasons why we have seen much change to education, particularly since 1988, making links to relevant theories and perspectives. You will learn about the influence of governmental ideologies on educational changes and will be s

This module offers an introduction to inclusion, diversity, and Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) in education. It explores various theoretical frameworks, policies, and practices that may be used to understand how inclusive education may work across diverse settings. It aids understanding of how to organise effective inclusive learning environments and how to personalise learning for different groups of learners with diverse needs. It considers how exclusionary practices may be pr