Education, Society and Childhood, BA (Hons)

Overview

This degree will develop your knowledge of the education system on a national and international basis. You will explore the concept of education and gain an understanding of the role that it plays in today’s society.

You will explore how the education system continues to be shaped by social, political and economic factors and assess the impact that these factors have on young people. You will focus on how it affects their identity and how the impact that this can have upon their development.

Within the BA(Hons) Education, Society and Childhood you will explore the long-term outcomes for disaffected students and understand how society supports them so that they develop to their full potential. You will then use this knowledge to address a broad range of themes and ideas including gender in the early years, alternatives to schooling, mental health and wellbeing, as well as institutional racism.

You will have opportunities within this degree to delve into areas of interest for you to develop your specialist knowledge which may support your future employment prospects. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with employers as well as undertaking a placement. This will allow you to have relevant experience of putting your skills and knowledge into practice and set you on the path to follow your chosen career.

We offer support for your academic, personal and career development throughout the programme. As well as having access to a professional network made up guest speakers, work-based learning opportunities. If you already practice in an education or community setting, we’ll work with you so you can use your experience to inform your studies.

Course length:

Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 4 years

Start date:

September 2022

Location:

Winter Gardens

Course codes:

Institution: W47
Course: BECS
Campus:

Awarding institution:

Bath Spa University

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Course detail

Your pathway through the degree is individually designed, offering you the opportunity to create combinations that match your interests and/or intended career route. You take part in seminars, lectures, tutorials, and personal research. The course has been designed around three key themes that are developed upon in each academic year.

Full-time year 1:

Philosophy of Education
Supporting Healthy Development
Childhood Development and Beyond
Working together to Safeguard Young People
The Reflective Practitioner

Full-time year 2:

Approaches to Curriculum and Pedagogy
Engaging with Research
Listening to Young People
Professional Practice

Full-time year 3:

Professional Development
Contemporary Issues in Education
Constructions of Childhood

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Meet the Team

Sarah Leaney

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Lecturer in Animal Management

Sarah studied Marine Biology and Oceanography at the University of North Wales, Bangor. Following this she worked at Cadbury Garden and Leisure in the pets and aquatics section caring for a range of animals. She then transferred to Plymouth and studied for an MRes in Aquatic Ecotoxicology, whilst continuing to work for the Garden and Leisure Group. Her research project on using a range of starfish as biomarkers of environmental pollution was presented at the UK Environmental Mutagen conference in Aberdeen. Sarah then moved to Weymouth and started working at Weymouth Sealife Park and Marine Sanctuary. She and her team of aquarists were responsible for the health and welfare of a range of different aquatic animals including; seals, penguins, sharks, otters and seahorses. During her time there she was involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of a number of sea turtles, of which 2 were successfully released back into the wild. Sarah then made the move into teaching and has taught on a range of A-level, BTEC, adult access and undergraduate programmes over the last 12 years.
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Julie Way

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Lecturer in Animal Science

Julie studied at Hartpury College (UWE) and gained a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science. Her specialist areas of study are animal ethics and welfare as well as animal behaviour. Julie’s dissertation at UWE was based around educating people with regards to animal welfare so is more than equipped to deliver a wide range of modules on the Foundation Degree. Julie will be teaching on the Principles of Animal Behaviour module where she can showcase and share her wealth of knowledge regarding this are of study.
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Gill Cook

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Learning and Teaching Mentor / Module Leader: PG-Cert / Programme Coordinator for FdSc Animal Management

Gill studied at Hartpury University where she gained a BSc in Equine Science before going on to gain her BHS AI qualification and qualifying for the BHS Register of Instructors. After working for a welfare charity, which involved rescuing and rehabilitating horses as well as being head of staff training, Gill started at Weston College in 2007. Gill gained a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and has an MA in Education. Gill is responsible for managing the G95 Learning and Teaching Module on the PG-Cert and the Foundation Degree programmes in Equine and Animal Management as well as teaching Further and Higher Education and holding quality assurance roles within teaching observation and support. Gill is also a Higher Education Learning and Teaching Mentor and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.