Education and Professional Development BA

Overview

Our course is aimed at the professional development needs of teachers or trainers in Further, Higher, Adult and Secondary Education and those who work in related areas such as health, careers, uniformed services and private training organisations.

It uses a blended learning model of delivery to enhance practitioners' knowledge and skills in three broad areas; critical reflection, policy and practice, and research and academic scholarship.

The course is underpinned by a commitment to professional development and lifelong learning, which draws upon a range of differing perspectives, academic disciplines and sustainable practices applied to the practitioners' context. The purpose of the degree is to develop reflexive practitioners who shape and influence policy and its implementation within a changing professional context, while responding to the needs of learners, employers and organisations.

This course is particularly suitable for those wishing to progress from a Certificate in Education to a degree. It normally takes two years to attain the degree and you can choose to complete either an unclassified ordinary degree or a degree with honours.

Continuing Your Journey

Postgraduate, Masters and Doctorate qualifications in Education.

Many graduates of the BA have achieved promotion or moved into different areas of education and professional development following their studies. Some have gone on to further study in the field of education.