Undergraduate study
Education 2020/21
Let’s start with ‘Why Education at Huddersfield?’ You’re probably looking at various universities, trying to weigh up what is good about this one? What’s better about that one? Where’s the best location? Who’s got the best facilities? There’s lots to think about, so we’ve created this handy guide which gives you some quick answers to the question ‘why Education at Huddersfield?’ From work placements to student satisfaction, teaching excellence to employment. We know your time is precious, so let us help you decide.
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Check this out! Teaching Excellence The University is number one in England for the proportion of staff with teaching qualifications (HESA 2018).
Employability 97.3% of our undergraduate students go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating. This places us in the top 20 UK Higher Education providers. (UK domiciled, Full Time, First Degree, DLHE 2016/17).
Student Satisfaction Our student satisfaction is 84.44% – this is higher than the national average (NSS, 2018).
Placements Through our Placement Unit we support students to gain real-world experience in a wide range of settings including schools, children’s centres and community support services.
What’s inside Our courses 04 Childhood Studies BA(Hons) 05 Early Years BA(Hons) 06 Education BA(Hons) / Top-Up BA(Hons) 07 Education and Professional Development BA/BA(Hons) 08 Education, Human Resource Development and Training BA(Hons) / Top-Up BA(Hons) 09 Learning Support BA(Hons) 10 Primary Education Studies (Non-QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons) 11 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion BA(Hons) 12 TESOL and Education BA(Hons) / TESOL Top-Up BA(Hons) / TESOL and Younger Learners Top-Up BA(Hons) 13 Youth and Community Work BA(Hons) / In-Service BA(Hons) / Youth and Community Studies Top-Up BA(Hons) 15 Apply to us
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Childhood Studies BA(Hons)
Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112
Childhood Studies BA(Hons) Your course We believe it’s not enough to study the issues affecting children and young people. You also need to understand them from their perspective. The course looks at key topics from the point of view of the children who they affect. We’ll give you the chance to explore the nature of childhood and youth in contemporary society. You’ll consider perspectives from psychology, sociology, social policy, philosophy and educational theories. You’ll also be able to bring your own experience to bear on the course too. While you’re here, you’ll undertake a compulsory work placement in your second year as well as have the opportunity to take part in a further placement in your third year – an ideal way to develop the skills that employers are looking for and gain useful contacts in children and young people’s workforce. You could gain experience in schools, children’s centres, nurseries, children’s services, young people’s centres, community groups, in a local council, in a museum and more.
Example modules • Contemporary Childhood Studies • Safeguarding Children and Young People • Working with Children and Families • Theories and Strategies for Learning
Your future Successful completion of this course enables you to consider a varied range of careers in education, including teaching, early years practitioner and learning support roles. Previous graduates have also become children and young people’s workers, primary, early years and further education teachers and higher level teaching assistants, special needs and social support workers. Many of our graduates also progress onto Master’s level programmes. This course is a recognised progression route into primary teacher training courses.
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Early Years
Early Years BA(Hons)
Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112
BA(Hons) Your course The course will give you the chance to explore a wide range of issues to do with young children up to six years old. You’ll look at health and wellbeing, education and learning and development. We’ll also go on to take a wider view, focusing on topics such as safeguarding, society and environment. Work placements form a key part of the course. Your placement will give you the chance to gain real, practical experience working in a professional environment. These practical experiences combined with your academic studies will help you develop the skills that employers are looking for. The part-time route offers the opportunity for those who already work with children to put theory into practice. Your place of work forms a key element of course and teaching typically takes place on Saturdays.
Example modules • Perspectives in Learning and Development • Safeguarding Children and Young People • Literacy and Mathematics in Early Years and KS1 • Supporting Learning in Young Children
Your future Successful completion of this course enables you to consider a wide range of roles in education, specifically teaching in nursery and reception classes and leading practice in pre-schools, nurseries, children’s centres and child minding networks within the private, local authority and voluntary sectors. Many of our graduates also progress onto Master’s level programmes.
Early Years BA(Hons)
Course length: 4yrs part-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 You should be employed or volunteer in the children’s workforce in a capacity that will enable you to pursue the professional practice elements of this course. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.
This course is a recognised progression route into primary teacher training courses.
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Education BA(Hons)
Education
Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112
BA(Hons) / Top-up BA(Hons) Your course This course examines contemporary UK and international education systems with a specific focus on education as a business. It will appeal to those aspiring to work in a range of educational roles within schools, businesses and other non-governmental organisations. You’ll consider the wider aspects of education as a business, including management and leadership approaches, structures, organisational culture and behaviours, and marketing. The course addresses the fast-changing educational environment, giving you the skills to make you responsive to those changes within a variety of educational settings. While you’re here, you’ll be able to take an optional work placement in your second year of study. It could be the ideal way to develop the skills that employers are looking for and gain useful contacts in the industry, whether this be in a teaching, administration or business role.
Education Top-Up BA(Hons)
Course length: 1yr full-time Entry requirements: This course represents the final year of an undergraduate degree. You will normally have a HND or equivalent/ foundation degree. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Example modules • Managing Resources in Educational contexts • Research Methodologies • Major Study • Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts
Your future Successful completion of this course enables you to consider a wide range of roles, including learning support worker, teaching assistant, early years and childcare practitioner and health and social care roles. The course also supports those interested in education related roles within none traditional development sites, including educational support roles in museums and galleries. This course is also suitable for those seeking to work with local, national and international charities involving children and young people and is a recognised progression route into primary teacher training.
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Education and Professional Development BA/BA(Hons) Your course This course is primarily aimed at those working either within the education and training sector or related areas including health, careers and the uniformed services looking to further their professional knowledge and skills. The course is primarily delivered via an innovative ‘blended learning’ style which combines face-to-face Saturday day schools and creative on line activities with both individual and collaborative study. Your practice is the starting point to help strengthen your confidence in critical debate, enterprise in leading ideas, ability to influence policy and in developing your digital and academic scholarship. This course promotes adaptability, skills and knowledge, essential within rapidly changing professional contexts.
Education and Professional Development BA/BA(Hons) Course length: 2yrs part-time Entry requirements: You will normally have either a Cert Ed/level 5 teaching/training/ education qualification or a foundation degree. Candidates not meeting the above academic requirements but who are able to demonstrate significant and relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Additional criteria: At least two years teaching or training experience. You will currently be working in an educational or training role.
This course is available at the University of Huddersfield and through some of our partner institutions in The Education and Training Consortium. Please visit consortium.hud.ac.uk for more information.
Example modules • Improving Teaching and Learning • Critical Education • Professional Practice (Advanced) • Major Study
Your future Upon successful completion students may progress to a more senior role within education and professional development or consider pursuing further study, including PGCE or other professional Master’s programmes.
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Education, Human Resource Development and Training BA(Hons) Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
Education, Human Resource Development and Training BA(Hons) / Top-Up BA(Hons) Your course This course will give you the chance to develop the skills and confidence needed for working within Human Resource departments and other careers focused on training and developing people. We’ll support you to develop your theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills, including understanding of different learning cultures and styles, motivation theories, working with others and meeting individuals’ needs within the workforce. You’ll have the opportunity to focus on wellbeing at work, human resource practice and developing effective teams. We’ll also support you to develop your ability to critically reflect on your own personal educational development and to plan a bespoke training programme suitable for your chosen career. Whilst you’re studying, you’ll be able to access our extensive professional and academic network, visit a range of workplaces to see theory in action, plus share experiences with students from a range of different countries.
Education, Human Resource Development and Training Top-Up BA(Hons) Course length: 1yr full-time Entry requirements: This course represents the final year of an undergraduate degree. You will normally have a HND or equivalent / foundation degree. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Example modules • Human Resource Development and Training • Theories and Strategies for Learning • Major Study • Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts
Your future This course is aimed at those wishing to pursue a career in education and training, both nationally and internationally. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and deliver education and training to meet the needs of a range of organisations. The course will also help you build up transferable skills that employers are looking for, developing you as a critical thinker and being able to understand and challenge current approaches and policy.
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Learning Support
Learning Support BA(Hons)
Course length: 4yrs part-time Entry requirements: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
BA(Hons) Your course If you’re already in a learning support role within a school, college or other educational setting, this course will enhance your knowledge and skills in this specialist area. We’ll support you to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to effectively support the process of teaching and learning in a variety of contexts.
Additional criteria: You will currently be employed or volunteer in a learning support role. You will have the support of your employer.
To undertake this course you’ll need to be already working in a learning support role – this could be in a voluntary capacity. To ensure flexibility and access for those working within school and other childcare settings during the week, teaching on this course typically takes place on Saturdays. Your work will help you to contextualise the academic content of the course, including your major study, and therefore provides an important aspect of the programme.
Example modules • Theories and Strategies for Learning • Advanced Professional Practice • Safeguarding Children and Young People • Supporting Individual Learners
Your future Successful completion of the course allows you to consider more senior learning support roles or further study, including teacher training programmes or other Master’s programmes.
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Meet our graduates “Through the supportive network of tutors, the course allowed me to progress academically and I was able to build upon my acquired knowledge and implement this within my PGCE course. I went on to complete a School Direct PGCE with QTS as a salaried student. I was able to achieve this within my existing school.” Gemma Kenworthy Graduated from Learning Support BA(Hons) in 2016.
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Primary Education Studies BA(Hons) Non-QTS accelerated degree Course length: 2yrs full-time* Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language, Maths and a science subject at grade 4/C or above. DBS check Interview
Primary Education Studies BA(Hons) Non-QTS Accelerated Degree Your course If you aspire to become a primary school teacher, our new course offers a fast-track route to an honours degree (two years), following which you could apply to complete a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) to become qualified to teach. On the course you’ll develop essential knowledge of primary and early years education, as well as the skills you’ll need to progress towards becoming a teacher. We know there’s no substitute for learning how to teach in the classroom environment, so you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a primary education setting. As part of your placements you’ll be able to observe experienced teachers and gain practical, hands-on experience in contributing to classroom practice. It’s all designed to help you develop your skills and experience for your future career in teaching. Please note that in order to cover the content of a BA(Hons) degree in two years rather than three, teaching on this course takes place across all 3 terms of the academic year.
Example modules • Theories and Strategies for Learning • Working in Primary Education • Safeguarding Children and Young People • Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts
Your future Upon successful completion of the course, students wishing to become primary school teachers can apply for postgraduate teacher training routes to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Teacher training includes both university-based and school-based routes. Graduates may also consider a varied range of careers in education, early years and learning support. Graduates may also wish to progress onto Master’s level programmes. This course follows an accelerated delivery pattern across all three terms of the academic year, so that students complete the full credits required for a BA(Hons) degree in two years. *
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For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion BA(Hons) Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112
BA(Hons) Your course This is an essential course for anyone interested in a career working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Children and young people with SEND have the right to educational support that values and respects them as learners, and takes account of their individual requirements. On this course, you will examine how policy and legislation have contributed to the educational and social inclusion of children and young people with SEND. You will investigate theories of development and learning, and consider how these can be used to underpin practice in supporting these learners. On the full-time course, you’ll complete a minimum of 200 hours in placement across the first two years of study. We’ll work with you to find the type of placement suitable for your needs and the age group you are most interested in working with.
Example modules • SEND: Understanding Policy and Practice • Safeguarding Children and Young People • Child Development and SEND • Supporting Individual Learning Needs
Your future Whether you are interesting in pursuing a career in teaching, support work, the charitable sector, within Local Authorities, early years, further education or many other possibilities, this course will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience you need.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion BA(Hons) Course length: 4yrs part-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Candidates not meeting the above academic requirements but who are able to demonstrate significant and relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Additional criteria: You will be in a paid or voluntary role which gives you a minimum 120 hours per year work experience to support you in completing the practice elements of the course.
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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TESOL and Education BA(Hons)
Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
TESOL and Education BA(Hons) / TESOL Top-Up BA(Hons) / TESOL and Younger Learners Top-Up BA(Hons)
Your course
TESOL and Education Top-Up BA(Hons)
Course length: 1yr full-time Entry requirements: These courses represent the final year of an undergraduate degree. You will normally have a HND or equivalent/ foundation degree. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
TESOL and Younger Learners Top-Up BA(Hons)
Course length: 1yr full-time Entry requirements: These courses represent the final year of an undergraduate degree.
This course will give you the chance to develop your theoretical knowledge alongside the practical skills required for planning and teaching English to speakers of other languages. You’ll have the opportunity to build your understanding of different learning cultures, language acquisition and how to apply these skills to your own classroom practice. Plus, you’ll be able to share experiences with students from a range of different countries. As part of your course you’ll be supported to undertake a major study, identifying a TESOL topic of your choice to help you gain valuable insights into the effective teaching of English as a second or foreign language.
Example modules • TESOL in a Multi-lingual World • Theories and Strategies for Learning • Developing Language and Communication for Learning • TESOL – Methodologies and Practice
Your future The course will help you build up transferable skills that employers are looking for, developing you as a critical thinker and being able to understand and challenge current approaches and policy. Successful completion of this course enables you to consider a range of English as a second or foreign language teaching roles or to consider progression onto Master’s programmes.
You will normally have a HND or equivalent foundation degree. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
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For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Youth and Community Work BA(Hons) / In-Service BA(Hons) / Youth and Community Studies Top-Up BA(Hons)
Your course This course provides you with the chance to study a whole range of subjects relating to young people in today’s society. You’ll explore approaches to education, learning and development, and investigate how groups and communities interact. You’ll also be able to study social policy and how it impacts on the lives of young people and communities. We’ll give you the opportunity to gain a wider knowledge and understanding of supporting vulnerable people in a range of community settings, as well as the current theories and strategies to do with how young people act. You’ll also have the chance to study a wide range of broader topics, including controversial issues like what society can do to prevent child sexual exploitation or violent extremism.
Placements Hands-on, practical experience is fundamental to our courses. On the Youth and Community Work BA(Hons) we aim to give you at least 800 hours of relevant experience in a wide range of settings. You could be working in youth and community centres, youth projects, youth theatres and other creatively based groups. Some students have even taken placements in housing associations and organisations working to support young people with alcohol and drug issues. On the In-Service BA(Hons) and Top-up BA(Hons) you will already be in a relevant role, meaning your studies will be applied directly to your employment. With such an emphasis on placements and work experience, it’s a great opportunity to develop your practical knowledge and skills – exactly what employers are looking for.
Your future Our Youth and Community Work BA(Hons) and Youth and Community Work In-Service BA(Hons) courses don’t just lead to a degree in Youth and Community Work – you will have also demonstrated your competency in relation to professional standards of practice. That’s because the course is endorsed by the National Youth Agency and recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee for Youth and Community Work. Successful completion of this course enables you to consider a wide range of careers, including working with families, in youth offending teams, housing associations, and organisations supporting people with alcohol and drug issues.
Youth and Community Work BA(Hons)
Course length: 3yrs full-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 You will have experience of working on a paid or voluntary basis, with young people or community groups.
Youth and Community Studies Top-Up BA(Hons)
Course length: 1yr full-time 2yrs part-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 You will be currently in a relevant paid or voluntary role, with relevant previous experience.
Youth and Community Work In-Service BA(Hons)
Course length: 4yrs part-time Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 You will have an appropriate voluntary or paid role with a minimum of 10 hours per week within a relevant setting, and a minimum of one year experience in a relevant setting and current post.
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the Spring of 2019 for courses starting in September 2020 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website www.courses.hud.ac.uk and you should check our website for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.
Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.
Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Major changes
Termination of course
We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.
In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules
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For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.
We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.
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If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via UCAS at ucas.com
If you want to start your course in September 2020, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2019 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2020.
If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.
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