You’ll gain knowledge and understanding of:

• Aims, values and outcomes of formal and informal education in local to global contexts
• Education as a vehicle for social change through different disciplinary perspectives
• The creative role of an educator in promoting social and educational change
• Educational, societal and organisational structures and how they impact learning and wellbeing for individuals, groups and communities.

Work placements, industry links and internships

Throughout your degree, you'll be immersed in work-based learning, giving you the opportunity to investigate a range of education-related careers and optimise your employability skills. You'll create a professional portfolio to explore, experience and progress towards your chosen career.

You’ll be supported throughout your degree with a tailored mentoring programme focusing on your personal and professional development.

This degree will prepare you for a career in a number of education-related roles or further study either in the school sector, as a teacher, or in other industries (for example Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), consultants in museum/heritage organisations, local government policy development, and rehabilitation services/prison education).