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Education Studies
For full entry requirements and more information, see www.durham.ac.uk/courses
Have you ever wondered how education shapes society, and how society shapes education? Have you ever reflected upon the political nature of decisions made about, and within, educational institutions? Have you ever considered whether education systems are fair, and if everyone has the same opportunities of access, and of success? If any of those questions made you think, then the Education Studies programme may be for you. Our Education Studies at Durham University is a broad multidisciplinary degree. You choose modules that focus on the philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, political and/or cultural aspects of education. We go far beyond any classroom and consider education, people and their function in the world. To complement the Education modules, you study half of your degree in one of our eight partner subjects: English; Geography; History; Music; Philosophy; Psychology; Sociology; Theology and Religion. Hence, this degree is suited to anyone interested in education, but also anyone interested in broadening their studies with our partner subjects. We simply ask that you have intellectual curiosity.
Typical course content: Modules that have previously run include:
TYPICAL TYPICAL UCAS A-LEVEL IB DIPLOMA YEARS LOCATION CODE OFFER SCORE
BA (Hons) Education Studies – English Studies
3
AAB
36
DC X1Q3
BA (Hons) Education Studies – Geography
3
AAB
36
DC X1F8
BA (Hons) Education Studies – History
3
AAB 36 DC X1V1
BA (Hons) Education Studies – Music
3
AAB 36
DC X1W3
BA (Hons) Education Studies – Philosophy
3
AAB 36
DC XV35
BA (Hons) Education Studies – Psychology
3
AAB 36
DC X1C8
BA (Hons) Education Studies – Sociology
3
AAB 36
DC XL33
BA (Hons) Education Studies – Theology and Religion
3
AAB 36
DC X1V6
BA (Hons) Education Studies with Foundation
4
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DC X301
Additional requirements For degree X1Q3 we require grade A at A-level or equivalent in English Literature. X1C8 requires a grade B at GCSE Mathematics. For X1W3 we require grade A at A-level or equivalent in Music; Grade 8 theory is acceptable in place of A-level Music for students who are unable to take Music at A-level. For X1V1 we require grade A at A-level or equivalent in History. In the IB there are also ‘Higher Level’ subject requirements; please see www.durham.ac.uk/courses for more information. If you do not meet the academic requirements we may still be able to offer you a place based on a merit and potential offer.
• Identity, Culture and Education • Constructing Childhood and Youth • Learning in the Early Years • Political Sociology of Education
Employment Our graduates are highly valued by employers and progress into a diverse range of careers and sectors. Examples of high-profile employers include:
• New Directions in Social Science • Harry Potter and the Age of Illusion.
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Our Education Studies programme has had 100% student satisfaction for the last three years. Students appreciate the personalised support, the dynamic teaching and the academic challenge.
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