About Philosophy with Education Studies, BA - at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

Our BA Philosophy with Education programme is not about memorising facts and figures, it's about developing the skills to think clearly, to argue in a structured and methodical way, to present a position forcefully and concisely, and to recognise and accommodate a variety of counter-arguments. Once developed, these 'transferable skills' will become invaluable whether you decide to use them in further study or on your chosen career path. The Education part of the Degree introduces students to various aspects of education policy, history and practice, and comprises of two modules of study per year over all three years of your degree.

The Education Studies component of this major/minor degree comprises two modules of study per year over the three years of your degree. Modules within the Education Studies part of the degree will cover a range of themes including, for example, the historical development of education, learning cultures and approaches to learning, the philosophy of learning and education, and the legal frameworks within which education operates today.

In your first year of study, you will undertake modules that will enable you to explore key educational debates regarding the relations between learning, knowledge, and education in contemporary society; this will provide an overview of the associated aims and values which have underpinned education.

During the second year of study you will undertake a 20-credits module entitled 'Learning in an Inclusive Environment'. As part of this module, you will have the opportunity for gaining valuable work experience through a work placement. This placement may be in a classroom, museum or other contexts which respond to education in its broadest sense. The work will provide you with an insight into the application of concepts and ideas that surround education. Further it offers an opportunity to gain first-hand experience that will support your future career aspirations. In your second year you will also study a module that explores educational identities in relation to knowledge, power, culture and social relations.

Finally, in your third year of study you will have the opportunity to either take a 40-credits dissertation that combines elements of your Education Studies with your chosen Humanities subject, or take a 20-credit Independent Project plus a 20-credit Practical Placement. The latter module might involve an observation in a local school, college, organisation or learning/teaching contexts within the community.

There is clear emphasis on enhancing your employability through ensuring that the modules enable you to develop a range of transferable skills for the workplace. Indeed, you will have the opportunity to develop such skills via, for example, a compulsory work placement, seminar presentations and a practice-based, work related dissertation.

Key Features

• An observation Placement in a School or museum at level 5 with the option to do another at level 6
• Committed staff with a wide range of scholarly and creative publications who are experienced in teaching students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Interview arranged with PGCE course.
• Research active, published staff with expertise in a wide range of topics
• Small group and seminar discussion
• High contact with tutors
• Active Philosophy society
• Regular trips, conferences, and events

Modules

• Historical & Contemporary Issues in Education,
• Learning, Knowledge and Education
• Archives and Museum study
• Culture, Identity and Education.
• Lifelong Learning and Continuing Development
• Practical Placement
• Political Philosophy
• Philosophy of Language
• Continental Philosophy
• Philosophy of Mind
• Applied Ethics

Course Tutor(s)

• Dr Rebekah Humphreys
• Dr Tristan Nash
• Dr David Morgans
• Prof David Cockburn
• Dr Caroline Lohmann-Hancock

Assessment

Assessment methods for the course draw upon a range of different forms and approaches that include a variety of written formats from essays (ranging from 1500 words up to 3500 words in length), book reviews, literature surveys, short 1000 word analyses, reflective journals, document analysis, palaeographic work, oral presentations delivered both in a group and individually, and both seen and unseen examinations. In addition to summative assessments the programme also undertakes a range of formative assessments that may include one or more of the following: peer assessed work, group presentations, journals, internet searches, document analysis, and bibliographic exercises.

Career Opportunities

• Teaching
• Museum work
• Law and business
• Writing & Publishing
• Film, Television and Media
• Voluntary work
• Journalism and Reviewing
• Business and Marketing

Further Information

For any students considering studying BA Philosophy with Education Studies at UWTSD it is worthwhile attending a Visit Day or Open Day. You can take a tour of the Lampeter campus, meet some students, and question the lecturers to get a comprehensive understanding of the university and its teaching. To find out more about forthcoming dates visit the Open Day and Visit Day pages.

For more information about the Humanities and Education programmes, please contact:

Dr Rebekah Humphreys

Programme Director BA Humanities and Education

Email: r.humphreys@uwtsd.ac.uk

Tel: 01570 424975

Related Courses

• BA Philosophy
• BA English with Education Studies
• BA Anthropology
• BA Heritage Studies

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:

UK/EU: £9,000

International: £14,900

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.

You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page

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Entry requirements for this course

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