Here in the School of Education, we offer a wide range of degrees at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. We offer degrees in Childhood Studies and Education - all of which will guarantee you an interview for our PGCE courses - and we also host a large number of Joint Honours and Major/Minor degree combinations. This means that you can study Education alongside another academic subject.
Since September 2019, we have also been delivering Primary and Secondary PGCE training. These Initial Teacher Education courses are innovative and place great emphasis on the school placement at both Primary and Secondary level. Visit our PGCE pages in the main menu to find out more.
For students looking to continue their studies, we offer a Professional Doctorate (DProf). This is for people who have a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience. Find out more about the DProf.
Our exciting degree schemes are relevant to the workplace and they are highly regarded by both students and employers. An incredible 98% of our graduates were in employment or further study 6 months after graduation according to the latest data (HESA 2018). This demonstrates that our innovative teaching provides a smooth transition from campus to career.
Here is further information about our Single Honours degree schemes.
BA Education (3 years)
This degree seeks to develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of education in different contexts and a wide variety of schools, educational settings and post-16 providers. Education is a rewarding, interdisciplinary subject that will help you to learn about how people of all ages learn and the factors that make their experience a positive or negative one.
This degree will provide relevant subject knowledge and professional skills, coupled with a range of educational experiences, which will give you the opportunity to experience employment in a range of professional roles related to education. The BA Education degree has an emphasis on learner support, special educational needs, and classroom practices, with a range of specialist modules in these areas.
If a teaching career and the opportunity to shape future generations appeals to you, you can be assured that this degree is also a pathway to entry onto PGCE Primary teacher training programmes.
BA Education (4 years)
Education is a rewarding, interdisciplinary subject that will help you to learn about how people of all ages learn and the factors that make their experience a positive or negative one.
The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this degree. In the Foundation Year, you will develop a solid academic base to enable you to go on to study the full BA Education course.
This degree will provide relevant subject knowledge and professional skills, coupled with a range of educational experiences, which will give you the opportunity to experience employment in a range of professional roles related to education. The BA Education degree has an emphasis on learner support, special educational needs, and classroom practices, with a range of specialist modules in these areas.
If a teaching career and the opportunity to shape future generations appeals to you, you can be assured that this degree is also a pathway to entry onto PGCE Primary teacher training programmes.
BA Childhood Studies (3 years)
This degree will allow you to explore a diverse range of areas that are pivotal to children’s lives and that will equip you with the skills and expertise necessary to work in a range of child-related professions. Whatever career you choose, this degree will give you a solid foundation of the knowledge and understanding, along with the critical and evaluative skills that employers are looking for. Also, as long as you meet the entry requirements, you will be guaranteed an interview for Primary PGCE at Aberystwyth.
BA Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status (3 years)
Are you interested in exploring how children in the early years phase develop, and studying the theories and research that influence the methods we use today? If you are, come and join us on our BA Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status degree course.
Drawing on aspects of psychology, sociology, childhood and educational studies, this degree will combine theory and practice to allow you to develop a clear understanding of this time in children’s lives. Working at a stage when development seems to happen in the blink of an eye, you will learn about how practitioners keep track of this development, to allow them to plan appropriately for each child’s next steps.
With over 700 hours working in settings with young children, you will develop the professional and academic skills that are needed to progress in a career in early childhood.
For more information on all our courses, visit our Study with us section and browse the courses that we offer. If you have any questions, please do get in touch with us - see the 'Contact us' section in the main menu.
