Education and Specialist Related Area (ESRA) courses allow students to study in an area of education-related work. The broad field of education provides a range of career possibilities; working with children and families, specialising in special needs and inclusion or studying the way people learn and the systems that are used in modern education establishments.
There are many roles in schools, colleges, training and the community for people with a degree in an education-related area. Other possible careers involve a holistic approach, looking at health and social needs. Find out more about careers in education.
Although these courses do not confer Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), they are suitable degrees to make you eligible for a PGCE Primary.
Education Studies programmes introduce students to educational concepts and fields of enquiry exploring the diversity of learners and learning in contemporary society. These courses prepare students for professional qualifications in teaching as well as for a range of other professional educare opportunities.
We offer the following degree courses combining Education Studies with a variety of complementary subjects:
Childhood and Family Studies programmes develop the skills and knowledge required for a range of careers working with children, their families and the services that support them, in both education and social care contexts.
View a case study of a current Childhood and Family Studies student.
We offer Childhood and Family Studies degree courses combined with a variety of complementary subjects:
Special Needs and Inclusion Studies offer the opportunity to consider a range of issues and perspectives surrounding working with disabled people. Students study current policies, procedures and practice assisting them to influence inclusive strategies.
We offer the following Special Needs and Inclusion Studies degree courses:
Foundation degrees are designed to offer appropriate education and training to professionals currently working within the education sector. We offer the following foundation degrees:
