BA (Hons) Education Studies Bachelor's degree at Oxford Brookes University

You'll learn about important things in education policy and how it works in England. You'll focus on schools and the links to bigger changes happening in society in areas like the economy culture technology and politics. Also you'll look at how education has changed over time, starting from the 1800s until now. With a main focus on England, you'll also compare it to other countries in the UK to gain a broader understanding.

While studying early childhood and education you'll read various texts, such as research papers government policies and media reports. It's important to learn how to interpret texts and gain knowledge creation understanding. On this module you'll start to develop key academic and study skills necessary for higher education: library skills literature searches academic writing essay planning and referencing. Additionally, you'll also learn through an academic integrity course. You'll focus on pers

You'll explore important aspects of childrens' and adolescents' development from different perspectives. You'll learn theoretical knowledge about how growth, play, and learning interconnect in development. You'll also explore practical applications for supporting holistic development. You'll draw on theories from: developmental psychology sociological and anthropological research. You'll also study practitioner texts and theoretical materials related to supporting children and adolescents' learn

This is your chance to work in the community and learn about education in real-life situations. The goal is to give you a wide range of experiences and show you that education also happens away from the school environment. You'll also discuss important things like: keeping people safe being fair and inclusive and doing the right thing. You'll have the choice to pick a place locally that interests you, and we'll help you arrange your experience there.

You'll focus on the importance of nurture and care in education, with a specific emphasis on promoting inclusion and wellbeing. By studying this module, you will learn about inclusive practices and how to put them into action. This will help you prepare for work placements and to gain insights into policy and legislation in this area. You'll also explore the long-term effects of promoting inclusion and wellbeing for everyone. We'll look at national and international perspectives on how children

You'll start an exploration of how educators can support and encourage curiosity and exploration in children, through the use of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). You'll focus on understanding and developing teaching methods that can enhance childrens' learning. Incorporating STEAM concepts into each of these areas. You will have the chance to investigate observe and create opportunities for hands-on experiments and problem-based learning. You'll also join discussi

You'll focus on understanding play from various personal and professional perspectives. Exploring how children, young people, and adults engage in play, make decisions, and express their creativity. You'll also look at the role of professionals in developing effective teaching methods. To support exploration and play in different environments: indoors outdoors or in virtual settings. Throughout the module, you will learn how children use play to express their knowledge, skills, ideas, and intere

In this module, you'll get to expand on your community work experience. You'll gain a greater understanding and build on your previous placement experience. You'll have the opportunity to choose a setting in our local area based on your interests. There are different areas like: outdoor education special educational needs and disabilities creativity and the arts, and technology in which you can take your placement. You'll also explore different issues in education by looking at community experie

What can the most famous psychological theorists tell us about human learning through the ages? You'll look at learners in various settings. You'll examine the learning environment, and factors such as motivation and different types of intelligence. You'll gain excellent critical skills as you examine teaching and learning styles and the importance of self-esteem to the learning process.

What are the ethical issues of doing research on children? You'll gain the core tools you need to carry out effective research in early years. You'll develop the confidence and expertise to succeed in your degree, and understand the research methods that social scientists and educational practitioners use, including: interviews observation questionnaires. You'll have a grounding in reliable and valid research, giving you fantastic skills for your future career.

You'll learn about a range of current issues and concepts across the Education sector