BA (Hons) Education Studies

at Goldsmiths University of London

Program structure

Year 1 (credit level 4)

In the first year you take four compulsory modules that will introduce you to the interaction between:

• identity and culture

• learning and thinking

• creativity and learning

• historical and philosophical perspectives on education

These modules introduce you to key concepts in relation to the psychology, sociology, history and philosophy of education and provide the foundation for selecting options offered in the second year. In Year 1 there is also a study skills module that is integrated across the four compulsory units. It is designed to support the development of the skills you need to be a successful student at university level.
 

Year 2 (credit level 5)

For the second year you choose a combination of three modules from the options outlined below. These are likely to be informed by both your interests and intended career paths.

In addition all students follow a compulsory unit on research in Education which prepares you both to read and evaluate educational research and to conduct a small research project of your own.

All Level 5 options build upon and further explore the issues raised in Level 4 modules. Please note that options are regularly reviewed and new modules developed.
 

Year 3 (credit level 6)

At Level 6 you study two further advanced modules and undertake a dissertation. You determine the focus for your dissertation in collaboration with an allocated dissertation tutor. The dissertation offers you the opportunity to work with a leading academic on a one-to-one basis and the possibility of making links with a sector you intend to work within once you've graduated. A short research methods module will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to undertake the dissertation confidently.

A distinctive element of the third year is the opportunity to spend time studying abroad. Goldsmiths has close links with a number of universities with which it undertakes student exchanges.

Please note: certain Level 6 options require a specific module-unit to have been taken in Level 5. This will be explained in detail before choices are made. New modules are developed in response to changing contexts.
 

We accept the following qualifications:

• A-level: BBC

• BTEC: DMM

• International Baccalaureate: 31 points with three HL subjects at 655

• Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including a number of distinctions/merits in subject specific modules

• Scottish qualifications: BBBCC (Higher) or BCC (Advanced Higher)

• European Baccalaureate: 75%

• Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H2 H2

We welcome applications from candidates with non-traditional routes.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for degree-level study.

Annual tuition fees

These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2022/2023 academic year.

From August 2021 EU/EEA/Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for 'Home' fee status. EU/EEA/Swiss nationals will be classified as 'International' for fee purposes.

• Home - full-time: £9250

• International - full-time: £17560

Career Opportunity

The knowledge, understanding and skills you can develop on this degree are transferable to a range of professions such as:

• primary school teaching

• working in the creative industries

• youth and community work

• social work

• educational administration

• other areas that require a specialist knowledge of education, such as charities and the leisure industries