BA (Hons) Post-Compulsory Education

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Summary: 

This course is designed for teachers and trainers who want to extend their professional understanding of Adult and Further Education. The course normally lasts three years but the honours dissertation module can be taken in parallel with year two modules, enabling participants to complete the course in two years.

Entry Requirements: 

You must have a Certificate in Education and a minimum of three years' teaching experience.

Assessment: 

Assessment is by assignment and the honours dissertation. There is no final examination.

Academic Progression: 

You may wish to progress to the MA in Learning and Teaching also offered within the Faculty for Higher Education.

Career Progression: 

This course offers a professional, accredited 'refresher course' for qualified and experienced teachers and trainers who may wish to re-acquaint themselves with educational theory and to study new developments.

Full Description: 

Course Outline

Year one 

  • Module one: Theories of learning (30 credits Level two)
  • Module two: Educational research methods (30 credits Level two)

Year two

  • Module three: Management issues in postcompulsory education (30 credits Level three)
  • Module four: Social perspectives on education (30 credits Level three) Year three (or alongside Year two)
  • Module five: Dissertation (60 credits Level three)

Methods of Teaching and Learning

A wide range of teaching methods and learning approaches are used throughout the course; lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, presentations and practical exercises. Participants are encouraged to develop independence and to take responsibility for their own learning, with appropriate support from module tutors.

Additional Information

If you prefer not to follow the full course programme, you may take any of the modules as a stand-alone evening course.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs and attendance details may change.

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