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BA (Hons)

Education, Philosophy & Religion

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

3 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

L810

Delivery

Campus Taught

Foundation entry

Our undergraduate degree in Education, Philosophy & Religion is the ideal route into teaching training, alongside a range of other professions.

This course allows you to take your interest in Education, Philosophy and Religion to degree level. Here you'll study educational systems from the early years through to university and lifelong learning.

You’ll look at issues that affect learners, such as, the impact of:

Ethnicity
Deprivation
Gender
Disability
Learning difficulties
Sexuality
Mental health

You’ll also explore the role of teachers, of families, and other professionals, and study learning theories on the curriculum.

In Religion and Philosophy, you’ll study ethics. This is the study of what it means to be human. Here, you’ll develop the skills you need for any career that involves thinking, discussing, or writing about your ideas.

Examine religious conflicts and social problems emerging in the current global order. You'll also learn about secularisation and globalisation and their impacts on religious communities.

Why study with us

You can take work placements in each of your three years of study, in settings such as a nursery, primary or secondary schools, or in further education.
Learning from academic staff who are active researchers. Our academic staff work in fields such as teaching and learning, bioethics, professional ethics, philosophy of mind, and mental health.
Education courses at the University of Central Lancashire rank in the top 20 in the UK for overall student satisfaction. - National Student Survey 2021

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Book a place at our Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 17 June. Here you'll be able to explore our campus and facilities, meet academic staff & chat to students.

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What you'll do

The course is ideal if you are considering a career in education. This includes further study in teacher training, or into a non-teaching professional career.
Combine the study of Education with Philosophy and Religion, combining each or take clear pathways in each subject.
This degree leads to a range of opportunities for a career in education or associated professional roles.

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.

Course facilities

Our Religion, Culture and Society team has a wide variety of links. From local, national, and international faith and intercultural forums, faith schools, and academic institutions. All these provide valuable contacts if you’re looking to enter a career related to:

Teaching
Ministry
Interfaith and intercultural dialogue
Relations

We also work with charity organisations and global outreach programmes based in the UK and overseas.

Future careers

Our undergraduate degree in Education, Philosophy and Religion opens the doors to a career in education alongside a multitude of other options. These could include:

Youth and community work
Working for international agencies
Working for a charity
Working within a government bod

Throughout the course, you’ll have support from our academic advisers and the University’s Careers service. Here you'll gain valuable skills that will go towards your future career or support you with further study. You may decide to go on to study as a postgraduate student or use your degree as a springboard for a career where the skills you have gained make you a valued recruit.

Some of our recent graduates have gone into professions including:

Teaching
Careers advice and guidance roles
Community support
Social work
Learning mentor
Associated professional roles.

When you graduate from this course you’ll leave us with the skills and understanding that will make you a valuable asset to a variety of employers.

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£9,250 per year

Sandwich year£1,000 for the sandwich year

Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14,250 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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