Study location	United Kingdom, Hatfield
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 Years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	X303

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good grades in English and Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. herts.ac.uk/..s-with-learning-and-teaching

Overview

On the Learning and Teaching pathway you will gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of how children learn and explore and evaluate a wide range of approaches for teaching and supporting learning, both within and beyond the school context. This course will be for you if you are thinking about pursuing a career within education including becoming a teacher. You will develop your understanding of major issues within education, which will enable you to make an informed contribution to current debates in this field. You will explore the relationships between education policy, theory and practice and how these impact on the learning and work experiences of individuals, groups and society more widely.

This course will be suitable if you are interested to learn more about learning and teaching, or already have some experience of working in an educational setting and want to deepen your theoretical understanding.

You will develop a sound foundation for work or further study relevant to a range of roles within education. You will engage with innovative approaches to learning to help you develop your own study skills alongside your knowledge and understanding.

Career opportunities

Our programme will provide you with a sound foundation for a range of roles within education, including helping you prepare to apply for teacher training. Our graduates are well positioned to go into many areas of employment such as:

- teaching
- childcare
- play work
- educational welfare
- social work
- local authorities
- museums
- cultural institutions
- NGOs.

Career prospects in education can also be furthered by progressing to postgraduate studies. These include gaining a Master’s degree in, for example, education, leadership or psychology, or entering a postgraduate primary teacher training course.