Study location	United Kingdom, Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA Hons
Course code	X300

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results 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. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 (with no skill level below 5.5) CAE: 169 (with no skill level below 162) Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: Estonia, Latvia and Poland

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

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. glos.ac.uk/../pages/education-ba-hons.aspx

Overview

If you’re passionate about making a difference by using education to improve people’s lives, then BA (Hons) Education will give you the tools to do just that.

Exploring the varied world of education you’ll develop your own personal philosophy and career path, whether in teaching or another education-related profession. As well as the core education modules, you can take modules from other courses, such as history to work within museums, or Early Childhood Studies modules to go into Early Years work.

Sustainability and social justice are central to the course. You’ll examine global issues such as climate change, inequality, migration, changing societies and disability to further explore the role of education. Psychology modules permeate the course helping our understanding of individuals, groups and society to enable you to make a positive impact. Optional modules allow you to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career aspirations.

Put theory into practice on work placements and volunteering opportunities. Students have worked in a wide variety of places including: Camp America, animal shelters, schools, museums and charities, gaining valuable experience and contacts. You can also partake in additional training on topics such as first aid and the Makaton language system. This provides you with unique skills and furthers your employment opportunities upon graduating.

Career opportunities

• Community development
• Teaching
• Speech and language therapist
• Teaching English as a foreign language
• Mentoring in schools and colleges
• Support within charities and museums
• Early Years
• Educational Psychology
• Teacher Training (PGCE / SchoolDirect)
• Museum Education Officer
• Learning Technologist
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language