Education Studies, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Our BA Education Studies course provides a distinctive and valuable insight into a range of educational issues. Explore current debates in contemporary education within a variety of contexts:

• Sociology: society and social justice, inclusion and inequalities, sustainability, and global perspectives in education

• Creativity: the Arts in different environments and educational contexts

• Psychology: theories of learning, and child and adolescent development.

The course offers opportunities to link theory to practice through educational visits, guest speakers and placements. This enables you to develop your skills and apply your knowledge in different contexts – an asset that is highly valued by employers.For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/education-ug/ba-education-studies

Modules

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course:Creative Learning Through the ArtsEducation for InclusionPsychology and Theories of LearningSociology, Education and Social JusticeContextualising Creative Learning through the ArtsThe University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.Check our website for more details about the course structure.

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The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Creative Learning Through the Arts Education for Inclusion Psychology and Theories of Learning Sociology, Education and Social Justice Contextualising Creative Learning through the Arts The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.