Education Studies BA Welcome Pack

Welcome to BA (Hons) Education Studies 2024.

A very warm welcome to Education Studies.

This is an innovative, contemporary degree, and from the very beginning, our aim is to really get you thinking and questioning. You are already curious about the world of Education, and throughout the course of your study you will be introduced to a wide range of perspectives that will build upon this curiosity. The first year begins with modules that will introduce you to looking at Education through the lens of philosophy, history, sociology and anthropology. As we move then into the second half of your first year we expand this further with a focus on child development, as you will then prepare for your four week placement in May. This is the foundation then for further thinking around wider and global perspectives in Year Two, and then into a focus on you developing as a researcher in Year Three. You will build your confidence in placement opportunities during each year of study – you may not have a clear idea yet about exactly what it is that inspires you about Education, or where you see yourself in the future, but you are in the right place as you are embark upon a journey of discovery! We are looking forward to welcoming you to Education Studies.

Here is what some of our current students have said about studying Education Studies:

‘I value the dedication of the teaching staff within Education Studies to provide myself and my fellow peers with excellent learning.  … I see that the staff on my course really do go above and beyond.’

‘I am a student on the Education Studies degree. I can wholeheartedly say that I love my course. My lecturers are wonderful, extremely supportive and overall extremely knowledgeable regarding the broad curriculum we study. They encourage us to do our best and go above and beyond to support us in making sure we do just that.’

‘The wide variety of trips and visits, both within the UK but also abroad, really sets apart this degree from others and ensures that we can put into practice some of the things we have learned but also gain real-world experience.‘

‘I’m currently in year two, but given the option to do it all again, I would as I’m actually sad to going into my last year on this course.’

Your Programme Leader

Samantha Weeks

Senior Lecturer in Education (CYF) | Play Therapist
samantha.weeks@northampton.ac.uk