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BA (Hons)

Education & History

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

3 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

VX13

Delivery

Campus Taught

Foundation entry

Are you interested in the field of Education and how children learn? Perhaps in teaching history at secondary school or working with children and young people in an associated professional role? Our Education and History degree could be exactly what you’re looking for.

This degree is perfect if you wish to progress on to teaching but also have an interest in history; or if you’re thinking of teaching history at secondary school level or above.

The Education aspect of this course will give you an in-depth understanding of educational theories, policies and practice. You’ll apply these to past and present educational issues.

The History aspect features strong elements of local, national and international history. You’ll cover North American, European, Asian and African history from political, social and cultural perspectives, as well as getting fascinating insights into the world of museums and heritage.

Why study with us

Education courses at the University of Central Lancashire are ranked in the top 20 in the UK for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2021)
Our Education courses are ranked in the top 3 in the North West for overall student satisfaction and our History courses are ranked 3rd in the North West for student satisfaction - Complete University Guide, 2022.
You’ll have opportunities to undertake work placements in each of your three years and you’ll have the chance to undertake the Community History Project, which involves working to a project brief devised by a real client.

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What you'll do

We’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to teach with a high level of subject expertise. You’ll also develop vital skills in team-working and communication.
Opportunities for work placements in education at every stage of your degree. In Year 3 these will be in a historical setting – previous students have worked with Lancashire Archives, the People’s History Museum and the Lancashire Museum Service.
There are opportunities to go on international trips; previously students have gone to destinations such as South Africa, Cyprus and China to study their education systems. You could choose to take time out to spend a year teaching abroad with one of our international partners. In 2019-20, students worked as assistant teachers at schools in Madrid and Barcelona.

Module overview

Course delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Future careers

This course is ideal if you want to become a teacher in secondary schools or further education following a PGCE or other postgraduate teacher training course.

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£9250 per year

Part-time£1540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

Full-time£9,250 per year

Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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Within the History modules on this course you’ll cover a wide range of material. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of historical topics which are an established part of the school curriculum at both GCSE and A Level.

You’ll have the chance to take on the Community History Project, which involves working to a project brief devised by a real client. You’ll undertake relevant research and report back your findings through an exhibition, teaching pack, archive guide or town trail.

Throughout this course you’ll attend a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions. You’ll also be expected to undertake a lot of independent study.

We’ll assess you through a range of coursework, including student presentations (both individual and group), reflective essays and diaries, project work, videos and posters. There are no exams.

During your final year you’ll complete a dissertation in either Education or History.

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This course is based in the School of Humanities, Language & Global Studies located in the Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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