Why study in the School of Education at Aberystwyth University?

The School of Education has been offering stimulating and innovative study programmes for over 100 years. 

The purpose of this degree is: 

1. To provide an opportunity to develop an understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with Education;
2. To enable students to critically engage with the key issues and current research in Education;
3. To enable students to critically reflect on and manage their own learning and performance. 
4. To provide students with an opportunity to acquire employability skills and personal attributes and values that are necessary for employment, training, or further education. 

Our research-led teaching informs our syllabus. Our teaching quality has been recognised by the Good University Guide and the School of Education is ranked in the top 5 in the UK for teaching quality. The University also won UK University of the Year for teaching quality (The Good University Guide, the Times & Sunday Times 2018).

Our Staff

Undergraduate lecturers in the School of Education are either qualified to PhD standard or are experienced practitioners in their field. All teaching staff currently possess, or are working towards, a recognised teaching qualification.

Employability is at the core of this degree. During your degree you will have the opportunity to undertake work experience placements in the following modules: The Learner and the Learning Environment, Working with Children and during your dissertation module.?

The University also operates the Year in Industry Scheme. Students wishing to complete a year in industry may do so between the second and third year of studying. More information can be found here.

This degree will allow all graduates to apply for a PGCE in Primary Education. Other graduates from the School of Education have explored careers in:

• Social Care;
• Nursing;
• Speech therapy;
• Social work;
• Child welfare;
• Play therapy;
• The Leisure industry;
• Child Law;
• Childhood research.

Students on this course also have the opportunity to study in one of our partnered Universities in Europe or further afield through our study abroad programmes. Check out what adventures you can start at Aberystwyth University here.

What will I learn??

The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the three year degree scheme.

In your first year you may discover:

• The theory and principles surrounding the learner and the learning environment;
• The technology and tools that are used within teaching and learning;
• Effective classroom practices and teaching skills;
• Inclusive learning practices;
• Numeracy and Literacy for All.

?In your second year you may explore:

• The importance of safeguarding and professional practice;
• How to support learners with complex needs;
• The policies and perspectives of learning differences and inclusion.

?In your third year you may undertake:

• The role of assessment in education;
• Teaching methods;
• A dissertation research project focusing on an area of interest;
• Children’s Rights;
• Supporting learners with special educational needs.

How will I be taught??

Students on this course are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials.?

Students are also assessed through exam, course work and presentations.