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Education at Solent University (Southampton) - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Solent University (Southampton) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

The Education degree takes a holistic approach to understanding education, preparing students to combine theories and research from psychology, education and sociology to develop the knowledge of how children, and young people learn. This education degree has been specifically developed to prepare you for a career in the education sector. You will develop knowledge and understanding of the latest child development practices, how children and young people learn as well as develop a understanding of the challenges and innovations in the education sector. You will gain first-hand experience across a variety of school types, and across school ages. School-based placements and practical experiences are embedded across all three years of study to ensure you will graduate feeling prepared with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to enter the education sector, whether progression onto Initial Teacher Training or as a critical support professional. Throughout the three years of this Education degree you'll develop knowledge and understanding of the latest child development practices, how children and young people learn as well as develop an understanding of the challenges and innovations across the whole education sector. By studying psychological and sociological needs of our whole society you can help shape the future of education. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Students on this course come from a variety of academic backgrounds, but share a passion for education and the positive impact it can make on young lives. Most applicants will be working towards a career in teaching, but the course is also suitable for those who are interested in education in a variety of settings. WHAT DOES THIS COURSE LEAD TO? Students on this course come from a variety of academic backgrounds, but share a passion for education and the positive impact it can make on young lives. This education degree has been specifically developed to prepare graduates for a career in the education sector, whether graduates wish to pursue post-graduate study and become a qualified Teacher, or enter the education profession directly as a Teaching Assistant, Education Leader, Education Administrator or one of the many other education professionals working across schools.

Modules

YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES Developing Children Across the Curriculum Personal and Professional Resilience Research and Study Skills in Education Understanding Education Work, Policy and Diversity YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES How Do Children Learn Policy and Practice in Education Research Methods in Education School-Based Placement Sociology of Education Teaching the Curriculum YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES Applied Pedagogy in Education Contemporary Issues in Education Dissertation Professional Practice in Education YEAR 3 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run) Issues in Educational Psychology Mindfulness-based Practice & Approaches

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
DUC1
Institution code:
S30
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

For information about applying to Solent as an International applicant, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/help-for-international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with 5.5 in each individual component.
TOEFL (iBT)80with a minimum of 20 in each individual compoenent.

Solent University can also accept the following English Language Test: Duolingo English Language Test 115 overall with a minimum of 95 in each component. All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office. We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at this PDF document which outlines both Solent University and Home Office requirements for a number of language tests.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £16125 Year 1
International £16125 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries

Education at Solent University (Southampton) - UCAS