Dr Vivienne Walkup gives an introduction to the subject of Education Studies
Former students
As her children got older, Hayley wanted to do something new, so she did an Access course, and is now a teacher in further education.
Fred gained his Certificate in Education: Further Education at 65 and now teaches 'Skills 4 Life' for a training organisation.
Tracey now teaches in a Primary School and is topping up her foundation degree to a BA (Hons) Education Studies. She's training as a teacher, on the job.
Education Studies covers the full spectrum of education, from birth to retirement.
NSS results
The NSS results are really important as they give you an idea of what our students think of us as a University. This year we have scored particularly in our education courses find out more.
Our staff are all highly skilled practitioners
Our supportive and highly 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 ICT.
You can study flexibly
You canstudy full time or part time.
And, we run classes during the day and in the evening, to suit you.
You'll have excellent career opportunities
Our students come from all sorts of backgrounds, and go on to work in a wide range of areas.
You could go on to work in education as an early childhood specialist, or teacher. Or you may get a job in your Local Education Authority.
Many of our courses lead you into areas where there are national skills shortages.