The College, Swansea University
Undergraduate Pathway in Education

Swansea, United Kingdom

DEGREE TYPE

Undergraduate Pathway

DURATION

2 semesters

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Undergraduate Pathway in Education at Swansea University covers pedagogy, learning theory, policy and social science perspectives. For UK/EU and international students, it offers Foundation or direct First Year entry. Foundation runs two semesters (September or January); First Year runs two semesters (September). Modules include critical thinking, globalization, ICT and interactive learning. It feeds into BA (Hons) Education or BSc routes.

Career Outcomes: Graduates enter education settings, community services and government. Career paths include teaching support, curriculum development, education policy, administration, further/higher education support, learning and development and educational research. It prepares students for teacher training and postgraduate study. Keywords: pedagogy, lifelong learning, curriculum, employability, pathway, IELTS, academic progression.

Education is a forward-looking, research-led discipline concerned with policy and practice from a global perspective. It is a rapidly growing area of study that draws on the disciplines of psychology, philosophy, history and the social sciences to focus on understanding how people learn and how structures of education operate to foster life-long learning and personal development.

Designed for both UK/EU and international students, our BA (Hons) Education programme considers education in a wide context, not just within formal primary and secondary school settings, but also Further/Higher Education, social services, local and national government, and education within the community.

A degree in education provides excellent preparation for students wishing to pursue a wide range of professional careers. For further information please refer to the ‘Careers and Employability’ section.

Key Features

The College, Swansea University provides teaching in smaller groups, with a personalised and supportive educational philosophy that encourages students to reach their maximum academic potential. All courses are available with a choice of start dates and durations, depending on your qualifications and English Language proficiency.

When you study in The College, Swansea University, you are a full student of the University from the start of your course.

Modules

University foundation modules

Welfare Across the Globe
Composition and Style
Introduction to Constitutional Principals
Critical Thinking
Globalisation
Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
Mass Communication
Principles of ICT

First-year degree modules

120 Credits of Level 1 Swansea University modules in your chosen subject.

Plus

Interactive Learning Skills and Communications (ILSC) (worth 20 credits)
Academic Support (Tutorial Classes)
Composition and Style

Description

The following durations and start dates are available, depending on your IELTS Score.

Foundation

Two semesters: September or January start.

First Year Degree

Two semesters: September start.

Entry Requirements

There are both English Language and Academic Entry Requirements for Foundation and First Year study.

You can be admitted directly to First Year if your academic qualifications do not require a Foundation stage of study. For details please refer to our Admission Requirements by Country document.

If you do not meet the English Language requirement for direct entry to your chosen pathway, you can receive the required amount of English Language tuition at Swansea University to prepare you for successful entry into your chosen programme at a later date.

How to Apply

You can apply via our online form.

Before you submit your application, please make sure that:

You know which course you want to study and which date you want to start.
You have electronic copies of your academic transcripts, which you will need to attach to your online application. Please note: the limit for all attachments is 25MB.
Alternatively, you can download the Application Form in PDF format, fill in and send to the-college-admissions@swansea.ac.uk with the necessary documents.

Please note: If you are a citizen/permanent resident of the United Kingdom and have not lived outside of the UK for at least three years, you may not be eligible to apply via The College, Swansea University. Admissions staff will review your application and get in touch to advise you.

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2019/20 are as follows:

University Foundation	£14,650 (2 Semesters) £14,650 (3 Semesters - November Intake)
First Year Degree	£14,950
Second Year Degree	£15,100
Final Year Degree	£15,100

Additional Costs

Recommended textbooks for this course are available in the University libraries, but you may choose to purchase personal copies. All software needed for the course is available on the University network for use within University computer rooms. Free wireless internet access is available across the whole of the University campus, including halls of residence. Personal costs such as the purchase of stationery, photocopying costs, parking fees or travel between the campuses are not included in your tuition fees. In addition, you will need to pay for a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at a cost of £44 (price as of November 2017).