Education Studies

Key features of the courses are: 

• Education Studies at Bath Spa University is rated highly by students, with 91% satisfaction with teaching in the 2010-11 National Student Survey
• All our awards are very flexible and can be tailored to your personal interests and ambitions
• You will be able to choose from more than 45 modules which explore a wide range of subjects and issues
• All modules are taught by experienced and respected staff 
• You will be able to take a placement in a school or other educational setting in each year of your programme
• You will have the opportunity to study overseas in each year of your programme
• You will be able to apply (in year three) to stay with us to take a PGCE primary or secondary : OfSTED has rated our teacher education courses as 'outstanding' in 2011

Education Studies will give you an in-depth understanding of the world of formal and informal education in the UK and around the world. Education depends on an essentially optimistic view: that through learning we can change the world for the better.

Why study Education Studies?

There are a number of options available for studying Education at Bath Spa University.

Single honours awards in Education Studies are ideal for students who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of the world of education and education around the world. Three single honours awards are available:

• Education Studies: Education
• Education Studies: Early Years Education
• Education Studies: International Education
• Education Studies: Youth and Community Studies* subject to final approval

It is also possible to combine Education with another subject in our modular programme to achieve a joint honours degree.

• Education Studies: Combined Awards

Please be aware that the above degrees do not lead to a reserved place on a PGCE Primary course, although you may apply for a place on our PGCE in year three.

Ratio of applications to places

No. of applicants (2011): 356

No. of places (2011): 89 (additional places are available as part of a Combined Award)

National student survey results

Satisfaction with teaching for courses in this subject area (2012): 93%