Whether it is in a school, or wider afield in museums, prisons, or special needs schools, you will gain a wide understanding of educational systems and practices in the UK. Should you wish to go further, study abroad options will be available to you, and you will receive support from the teaching staff to undertake your development. You will question key educational issues including the social influences surrounding how children learn and the potential barriers to learning. You will study a number of topics independently and develop high-level research skills. These skills will prepare you for the major independent study in your final year, which will cover an education subject of your choosing. You will also gain an overview of current issues in education systems around the world and how they relate to the UK. You will benefit from the dedicated support and advice of your teaching team, who will help you tailor the course to your professional ambitions.

Places available on this course through Clearing. Please call us on 0113 812 3113 to discuss your qualifications, skills and experience. We are interested in hearing from students who are passionate about the subject and we will assess your application on a range of factors including, but not limited to, your performance in examinations and assessments. UCAS Tariff Points: 64 points required. (Minimum 48 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.). If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff. GCSE English Language at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. SELECTION CRITERIA: Due to the popularity of this course, we may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 24 Points