Who's it for?
All those who work with children and young people aged 0-19 with a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma.

  Description
4 Mandatory Modules
All students have to complete the following modules:
BAED 3000 Dissertation (12,000-14,000 words)
BAED 3001 Research skills (portfolio)
BAED 3002 Research methodology (research proposal)
BAED 3034 Theories and principles of teaching and learning (essay 4,000 words)

2 Pathway Modules (each 4,000 words)
Curriculum
BAED 3042 Motivation for Learning
BAED 3043 Conceptual Development

Teaching and Tutoring
The degree will be taught in approximately 18 full-day sessions based in Taunton or Bridgwater, with a programme of group/individual tutoring in Yeovil and West Somerset, and e-tutoring.

Enrty Requirements
Applicants who have obtained a pass in Foundation Degree in a relevant subject or 240 points including 120 at Level 5 may apply for the BA Hons in Education.

Dates, Times, Venues
Our application process is now open for September 2011 with a closing date of early December 2010.

 Cost
Students on the BA Hons in Education will be charged the full university fee of £3,225 for 2009/2010. Students will be eligible for student loans, grants and bursaries.

How to Apply
Current students on the Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning should apply using the University's Internal Application Form. Applicants from other equivalent programmes should apply through UCAS (X370).

Progression/links
The BA Hons in Education is designed to provide the basis for application for initial teacher training.  Prospective students should ensure that they can meet the subject knowledge requirements of a relevant ITT course before undertaking the BA Hons in Education.  Some applicants may be advised to undertake a Level 6 or a Level 5/6 course in a relevant subject instead of the BA Hons in Education to provide a more secure basis for ITT.

 

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