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Education

Education

At the University of West London, we believe that education is a transformative experience that has the power to shape individuals and society.

Our range of education courses will enable you to explore the psychological, social, cultural and economic factors that influence how people learn.

Combining academic study with opportunities for work-based learning, you’ll be able to graduate with in-depth knowledge and strong transferable skills to help you build a rewarding career.

Explore our education courses below, check out our BA Education Studies and BA Early Childhood Studies course videos, or discover a selection of jobs for education degree graduates.

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Undergraduate education courses

Postgraduate education courses

Course videos

Education is impacted by multiple psychological, social, cultural and economic aspects. This innovative new Education Studies course will give you insight into how these aspects affect the educational system and the people within it.

Early Childhood Studies

You can help to shape the future through learning about the early years of education. During this innovative Early Childhood Studies course, you will study how 3-7-year-olds learn, gain insight into child development, and learn how to help them grow into their full potential.

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  • Why study education at the University of West London?

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    As well as developing strong theoretical knowledge, understanding and critical skills, you’ll benefit from significant work experience, which is integral to our education degrees and courses.

    This will enable you to extend your knowledge of the education system on the ground, and the skills you gain will enhance your employability after graduation.

  • What can I do with an education degree?

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    After your degree you may wish to complete a PGCE to become a qualified school teacher. Other career paths could include:

    • education in galleries and museums
    • education planning or policy
    • education administration
    • higher or further education
    • nurseries and primary schools
    • youth or community education.

    You could also progress to postgraduate study, specialising in an area of interest.

    If you study at the University of West London, you will be entitled to lifelong support from our careers service.

  • What do I need to study an undergraduate education course?

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    Take a look at the entry requirements for our Early Years Education and Education Studies degrees for the latest information.

    If you do not have the exact grades or subjects at level 3 to enter your degree course directly, both our BA (Hons) Early Years Education and our BA (Hons) Education Studies are offered with a foundation year as an option. This would mean completing a four-year course, with an integrated year to help you prepare for degree-level work in the area of education.

Where this course can take you

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Once you graduate from one of our education courses, you could go on to work in a range of education jobs, including non-teaching jobs in education. Roles may include:

  • teaching1
  • higher or further education 
  • educational management and leadership
  • teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) or teaching English as a second language (TESL)2
  • education consultancy
  • education publishing
  • charities or voluntary organisations
  • social mobility and social justice organisations
  • local or national government planning and policy
  • educational research

1further post-graduate training is required 2you may require an appropriate teaching qualification