All students will study three subject areas, one of which will be Professional Studies. It is this subject which gives the Joint Honours course its distinctive character.
You will undertake one core module in each year of your degree to develop your transferable and employability skills. In Year One you will be supported in your studies by an individual and group based learning module which develops, for example, research and writing skills. In Year Two students undertake a work based learning module including a 30 day placement in an organisation of your choice. Finally, in Year Three, a research based learning module enables you to pursue enquiry into an area of your choice.
Early Years students will develop their understanding of the social construct of childhood and the key importance of the holistic nature of the development of children aged up to five years. The modules have been developed to meet the needs of people interested in working alongside very young children and their families in diverse settings, in care and education.
Special and Inclusive Education modules begin with an exploration of the origins and development of the issue. During the course you will also consider access, strategies and solutions used in Special and Inclusive Education, as well as the diversity of such provision.
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Throughout the three years of the course you will study modules covering both your chosen subjects and also education. Teaching methods are varied; students will enjoy lectures, seminar discussion, practical work, project work, case studies and workshops in small groups which promote interaction and tutor contact.
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Assessment
Assessment is by coursework and timed tasks.
This course will provide a framework for a wide variety of possible careers. As well as careers based on the chosen subjects, students may also consider teaching, training, human resource management, and many others.
The core professional studies (education) modules have been developed to support your professional development, engage you in the wider context of learning and teaching, and provide you with the tools to become successful learners in higher education.
Furthermore, we anticipate that you will demonstrate and apply these skills during your professional placement and be able to offer them to future employers.
A six-week placement in the second year gives students an opportunity to put theory into practice and gain valuable work experience. Students enjoy a wide variety of settings: industrial, retail, commercial and public sector. These could include:
- rural, inner city and suburban schools
- hospitals and health authorities
- manufacturing companies
- major sports clubs and grounds in Nottingham
- social services
- prisons
- local authorities.
The course will also offer opportunities to become involved in a number of paid and voluntary schemes in the education, charity and voluntary sector, enhancing both professional and personal development.
English language entry requirements
English language entry requirements for courses in the School of Education and a full list of all English language qualifications accepted by the University.
