Education Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Begin your journey into the world of education with a foundation year designed to build your confidence, academic skills, and understanding of key educational concepts. In this first year, you’ll explore how people learn, study major educational theories, and develop essential research and communication skills that will support your success throughout your degree. You’ll also examine real-world issues in education, from inclusive teaching practices to the role of families and communities, helping you discover the areas of education that interest you most. This year provides the perfect stepping stone into higher-level study and a future career in the education sector. Features and Benefits Build strong academic and study skills - Learn how to write essays, manage your time, use digital tools, and think critically – essential for university success. Understand how we learn - Explore theories of learning and development and discover how memory, attention, and behaviour influence education. Gain early research experience - Get hands-on with research methods and complete a project focused on local educational settings and practices. Explore the wider world of education - Examine how education is shaped by history, policy, community, and inclusion – and discover which areas inspire your future career path.