2-Semester Pathway - Foundation Pathway in Education - Continue to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Education

Program Description Education is a forward-looking, research-led discipline concerned with policy and practice from a global perspective. It is a rapidly growing area of study that draws on the disciplines of psychology, philosophy, history and the social sciences to focus on understanding how people learn and how structures of education operate to foster life-long learning and personal development. Designed for both UK/EU and international students, Swansea's BA (Hons) Education programme considers education in a wide context, not just within formal primary and secondary school settings, but also Further/Higher Education, social services, local and national government, and education within the community.

Swansea's BA (Hons) Education is a forward-looking, research-led, three-year course which will give students the range of knowledge and skills needed for an exciting and rewarding career in this field. It is a fast-growing area of study that draws on the disciplines of psychology, philosophy, history and the social sciences focusing on understanding how people learn and how structures of education operate to foster life-long learning and personal development.

Students will have the opportunity to undertake work placements in organisations such as schools, local authorities, businesses and charities to enhance their student experience and career prospects. Students will learn from innovative experts who have strong national and international links and will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of global summer programmes including two-week study and cultural tours to China, Vietnam and Thailand.

Swansea's Education graduates enter careers including: Primary and secondary school teaching, Early years teaching, Education administration, Community development, Education publishing, and Postgraduate study.