Applied Education Studies BA (Hons)
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This degree has been designed specifically for teaching assistants and those undertaking a support role within educational settings, and has a strong emphasis on employability, allowing you to put your learning into practice. It builds on your existing professional skills and competencies, giving you an in-depth understanding of educational provision for children aged 3-11 years within primary settings as well as children with special educational needs. After graduating, you may choose to apply for an Initial Teacher Training course or move into another career working with young people.
This work-based course offers opportunities to study through blended learning in which 60% is online and 40% on campus, attending Saturday study days (six per academic year). As one of the largest providers of teacher education in the eastern region, we have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations, including lead training partnership agreements for closer collaborations. We also benefit from regular, on-going collaboration with the local education authorities for Bedford and Central Bedfordshire.
This extensive network puts us at the forefront of educational developments.
Key highlights
- Designed for teaching assistants and educational support staff
- Covers primary education for ages 3-11 and special educational needs
- Work-based learning lets you apply study directly in practice
- Blended delivery: 60% online, 40% on campus via Saturday study days
- Partnerships with more than 500 schools and associated organisations
- Regular collaboration with Bedford and Central Bedfordshire education authorities
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Higher level teaching assistant
- Special educational needs teaching assistant
- Primary school teacher (after Initial Teacher Training)
- Learning support practitioner
- Youth support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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