BA (Honours) Education Studies

at Sheffield Hallam University

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

 

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

 

Year 1

Compulsory modules

 

Module	Credits
Inclusive Practice: Thinking Differently About Education	40
Language, Learning And Diversity	20
Philosophies Of Education	20
Placement: Introducing Professional Practice	20
Politics And Policy In Education	20

 

Year 2

Compulsory modules

 

Module	Credits
Ethics In Education	20
International Perspectives On Education	20
Placement: Developing Professional Practice	20
Social Justice In Education	20

 

Elective modules

 

Module	Credits
Experiencing Spaces: Embodying Education	20
Exploring Places And Spaces: Education Beyond The Classroom	20
Exploring Second Language Learning	20
Foundation Studies In Tesol	20

 

Year 3

Optional modules

 

 

Module	Credits
Placement Year	-

 

Final year

Compulsory modules

 

Module	Credits
Debating Education: Exploring Contemporary Issues	20
Education In The Digital Age	20
Educational Identities	20
Placement: Reflecting On Personal And Professional Development	20
Research Project	40
Tesol Classroom Teaching And Reflection	20

 

 

UCAS points

• 104

 

This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:

• BCC at A Level.
• DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
• A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.

 

GCSE

• English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4
• Maths at grade C or 4

 

We may accept GCSE equivalents.

 

• Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course

 

• Grade B from CACHE Diploma Level 3 in Child Care and Education.

 

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills, or equivalent.

 

Suitability Declaration

You must fully declare the following information on the application form during the admissions process:

• unfiltered criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. For further information on unfiltered offences please see the Disclosure and Barring Service website.
• involvement in disciplinary proceedings during paid or voluntary employment or education establishments
• involvement with safeguarding proceedings, social services or related organisations

 

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Criminal Record Check

• you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check prior to or during the enrolment week of your course. This will be provided by the University free of charge.
• you will need to present valid identity documents (PDF) as part of the DBS application process
• if you have lived outside of the UK for more than six consecutive months in the last five years you must provide an overseas criminal record check. Further information on obtaining an overseas criminal record check.
• where your DBS Enhanced Disclosure certificate contains any recorded information you must present this to the Academic Administration Team within ten working days of receipt of the certificate.

 

We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age.

 

Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process.

 

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

 

† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees.

 

International students

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

This course prepares you for a career in

• teaching and education
• public and community services
• education policy and research

 

Previous graduates have gone on to

• work in compulsory, further and higher education settings. education recruitment agencies, city councils, development trusts and travel operators
• further study, including MAs in education, social work, business management and tourism management.

 

A sizeable proportion of our Education graduates train as teachers by completing a one year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). All students gaining an Honours degree are guaranteed an interview for a Hallam PGCE course subject to terms and conditions*.

 

*Candidates for PGCE courses will require GCSE grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and mathematics and science, or equivalent and usually a 2.2 degree or above. Candidates will also need to successfully complete the Professional Skills Tests in numeracy and literacy as designated by the DfE.