Education Studies (Joint Honours)
What is Joint Honours?
With joint honours, you can study for an honours degree in two or even three subjects. Find out more about joint honours.
Why choose this course?
- You can combine this course with a variety of other subjects including Sociology, Theatre Arts, Law and Biology, so you can gain a range of skills and knowledge which will appeal to potential employers.
- Our enthusiastic and experienced team of tutors will guide you through your studies and help you to reach your full potential.
- You won't have to take any exams. We use other ways to assess you including essays, portfolios and presentations.
- If you want to teach in the future then this course will give you a deep understanding of the education sector and the role it plays in society. You'll also look at how people develop and learn.
- You can tailor this course to your own interests and career aspirations, as you can choose certain modules that interest you.
- There's an emphasis on developing your transferable skills including time management, communication and team working. These skills can be transferred into a range of employment opportunities once you've graduated.
Fact file
UCAS code: Y002
Start date: September
Course length: full time: three years, part time: up to six years.
Campus: Kedleston Road, Derby
This course is available to international students
About this course
Education Studies is about understanding how people develop and learn throughout their lives, and involves the study of educational processes, systems and approaches including the psychological, social, cultural, political and historical contexts. By studying this course, you'll be encouraged to think about the different aspects of education, where and how education happens, including primary education, secondary education, lifelong learning, and higher education.
During this course you'll gain a deeper understanding of the aims of education and its role within society. You'll learn how education theory relates to the policy and practice which influences it, such as Governmental policies. You'll also consider education from a student perspective including motivation, different learners' needs and learner behaviour.
Our supportive and committed teaching team are all highly skilled practitioners from a range of backgrounds, including primary, secondary and further education teaching, social work, nursery management, health visiting, social services, law, tourism and information and communications technology (ICT). This means you can be sure you'll gain a wide range of knowledge and expertise. You'll be assessed through essays, presentations, portfolios, role plays and case study analysis. You won't have to take any exams.
You can study this course as either a minor, joint or major subject within the Joint Honours scheme. This will determine how many modules you'll study at each stage.
During stage one you'll:
- Be introduced to the policies, practices and theories associated with education, both in contemporary society and globally.
- Have the opportunity to explore education from a variety of perspectives and evaluate how education is positioned and understood socially, economically and politically.
During stage two you'll:
- Have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the purpose, role and function of education socially, economically and politically.
- Be introduced to specific educational pathways, including special educational needs. And you'll have the opportunity to go on educational placements.
During stage three you'll:
- Have the opportunity to undertake a case study in an area of education you have developed a particular interest in.
- Develop a critical understanding of education practice, policy and research.
What can I combine this programme with?
- BA (Hons) in American Studies and Education Studies
- BSc (Hons) in Applied Criminology and Education Studies
- BA (Hons) in Business Management and Education Studies
- BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and Education Studies
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Creative Writing
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Dance & Movement Studies
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and English
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and History
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Human Resource Management
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and International Relations & Global Development
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Law
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Popular Music Production
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Property Development
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Sociology
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Sport & Exercise Studies
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Theatre Studies
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Third World Development
- BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Zoology
- BA (Hons) in Professional Writing and Education Studies
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are usually 220-300 UCAS points, of which at least 200-240 will be from your core A2s (full A levels) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers etc.
We'll accept up to 60 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS levels (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications.
We don't accept points from Key Skills Level 3. If you have any questions about what is or isn't accepted, please contact our Admissions team.
We also accept the Access to HE Diploma.
Your points at level 3 will be in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent level 2 qualifications.
The UCAS tariff points are a guide - we'll also consider all the information that you've included in your application. We'll also want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated to take this course and that you have the potential to benefit from coming to university.
How to apply
UK/EU students
- Full time students should apply for this course through UCAS.
- Part time students should apply directly to the University.
International students
- If you want to start in September, you usually need to apply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
Information for international applicants
Fees and finance
Fees for 2013/14
This is a classroom based course.
UK/EU students
Full time:
- If you combine this subject with another classroom based subject or a resource intensive subject it will cost £7,700 per year.
- If you combine this subject with a specialist subject it will cost £8,250 per year.
We'll be announcing our part time and international fees for 2013/14 later in the year.
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
How you will learn
How you'll learn
You'll be taught in a range of ways including leactures with interactive seminar activities and tutorials. These are aimed to support you in your assessments. In stage three, you'll have more opportunities to learn independently but still having the support of the tutorials.
How you're assessed
You won't have to take any exams - we use other ways to assess you including essays, presentations, portfolios and case study analysis.
Careers and employability
Throughout this course, you'll develop key skills including time management; organisational skills; independent working; communication, including speaking and listening; presentation skills; team working and self confidence. These skills can be transferred into a range of employment opportunities once you have completed the course.
If you want to become a teacher, when you've completed this course you could apply to study out PGCE course. Our PGCE course offers you outstanding training and opportunities to develop the skills, qualities and subject knowledge you'll need to qualify as a primary school teacher, as well as giving you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Or you could study our Professional Graduate Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector which will give you Qualified Teaching Learning and Skills (QTLS) status in order to teach in the lifelong learning sector.
What our students say
Catherine Newton, one of our current students
"From studying Education Studies as a Joint Honours subject, it has opened my eyes to the many aspects of education and has helped me to see how education relates to my other subject area. From having knowledge in more than one specialist area, I have gained transferable skills which I can use when applying for and getting a job in the future. This opportunity has given me a deeper insight into what I want to do at the end of my degree, and the diverse knowledge base has opened many doors to me already."
