The University Of Tokyo

Bachelor in Education

The Faculty of Education researches into ways of promoting activities that encourage people to learn, grow and develop. It also investigates from various angles the roles of kindergartens, elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, special education schools, universities, and other educational institutions on the development of societies and cultures, as well as how education supports the well-being of people and the betterment of society as a whole.

Educational science is a science that integrates various disciplines. Understanding the historical background of education requires knowledge in philosophy, ethics, history, anthropology, and other areas. To recognize the functions of education, it is necessary to study sociology, economics, and similar fields. Research on psychology, physiology, and neuroscience serves as a foundation to understanding how people learn and grow. To grasp communication patterns during classes and study necessitates research on linguistics, social psychology, and information science. Also, to discuss educational systems and policies, students have to utilize their knowledge of politics, public administration, and law. To recognize mental health conditions that affect education, students need to learn clinical psychology and psychopathology. If students want to contribute to the international community by investigating trends in educational reforms around the world, they need to research comparative education and educational development. Those who are interested in the education of the Japanese language, foreign languages, mathematics, science, humanities and sociology, physical health, or the arts are required to study these subjects thoroughly.