BA (Hons) Education Studies Bachelor's degree at Northampton

enables students to synthesise their previous school experiences with recent and contemporary education changes to develop a proposal for an improved School System in England, to reflect upon academic performance, and so enhance their graduate employability

The module supports the transition into Higher Education, providing opportunities for personal, professional and academic development. Students will explore the concept of Education Studies and provides opportunities for discussion and exploration of key themes and phenomena

This module develops students appreciation of what six subject disciplines can offer to the study of education, and their contribution to education systems to nurture a multi-disciplinary approach to educational issues, problems and concerns

The purpose of this module is to examine changing constructs and identities of the nature of childhood through time, from Medieval to Modern eras, including living memory and their own recent and current experiences

The purpose of this module is to encourage students to interrogate how the curriculum might support or undermine presence, participation and achievement. Students will be enabled to develop their understanding of disruptive and inclusive curricula and why and how these matter in the context of a diverse society

The purpose of this work based learning module is to to support the application of theoretical perspectives of Education Studies in an educational setting and provide opportunities for the development of reflective professional practice and employability skills. Work based learning opportunities will be broad and could include, for example, setting based, virtual reality or online. There will be opportunities for students to arrange their own placements in consultation with the Partnership Tutor

This module enables students to develop their understanding of a range of key theories of child development and explore their relevance for learning and the design of education programmes and policy in diverse contexts

enables students to synthesise issues inherent to Educational Inequalities with their previous education experiences to create an education autobiographical narrative, and reflect upon engagement with the concepts of inclusion and exclusion whilst enhancing their graduate employability

facilitates students' development of key graduate-employability skills of communication, argument, and analysis spontaneously in unpredictable live oral environments in which each student takes on the role of lecturers to research, present and lead debate of contended education issues, as well as reflectively in retrospective written reports

The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop a critical appreciation of the complex and individual nature of SEND, whilst increasing depth of understanding of the issues and debates related to SEND and Inclusion and their impact on learners and other key stakeholders in learning and teaching

The purpose of this module is to explore research methodologies and methods in order to learn about educational research. This module will provide students with the broad characteristics of social science research practice. Students will develop a research tool and present research plans on their chosen topic of interest

The purpose of this work based module is to extend previous learning about communication, research and ethics in educational setting with a specific focus on difference and diversity in a range of contexts. There will be opportunities for students to arrange their own placement in consultation with the Partnership Tutor

The purpose of this module is to develop students' confidence in using, critiquing and applying technology in education. There will be an exploration of theoretical perspectives, policy influences, practical application, ethical implications and the role of the educator

The purpose of this module is to empower students to investigate the international context of education. Students will explore historical, cultural, and political dimensions in the context of global priorities that have an impact upon education systems

This module critically examines cultures within educational institutions and wider, socio-economic dimensions relating to children, young people and families. It is sociologically based but also draws upon the economic and business models, and the philosophy and politics that shape educational establishments and the behaviour of communities

enables students to explore the diverse nature of deviance and disaffection from the theoretical and applied paradigms relevant to understanding the role of related social justice as it impacts on education, teachers, and learners

The purpose of this module is to focus on students' professional development and employability skills through a placement opportunity that enable students to critically analyse leadership theories and the ethical and political influences on leadership and management in education. Students are encouraged to seek their own placement authorised by the partnership tutor

This module provides an exploration of the term heritage as distinct from traditional forms of historical assets, focusing on the ethnic and cultural aspects used to create and communicate historical and cultural narratives. Students will develop practical knowledge of the diverse roles of education in contemporary heritage and community practices

The purpose of this module is for students to produce an extended piece of work which explores an education-related topic in-depth. Students will conduct independent research in order to demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of their chosen topic