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    Education and History - BA (Hons)

    Year of entry
    2022 - for 2023 entry see here
    Course type
    Combined Honours
    Duration of study
    3 years / 4 years with international or placement year
    Location
    Keele University campus
    Subject area / School
    Social, Political and Global Studies
    School of Humanities
    UCAS code
    VX13
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    Course overview

    Are you excited to learn about historic events such as the English Civil War? Do debates around why we go to school, and what we should learn, excite you? Does exploring the American past capture your imagination? Our Education and History programme appeals to students who have a passion for studying the way humans have tried to organise their lives – physically and conceptually, individually and together. Covering a broad range of both educational and historical topics, our dynamic and stimulating programme embeds creative teaching and assessment methods to produce diverse and confident graduates. 

      Keele Undergraduate Enquiries Form

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      We will securely store your data and send you essential information (examples include updates on an application or booking confirmations for events such as Open Days).

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      We will never sell your data to a third party. We only ever share data with companies involved in helping us communicate with you or helping us to manage your data (examples include; Online forms, Printers, Postal services, other University partners etc).

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      We will keep your data for the year that you first enquire with us plus 6 subsequent years. This is to ensure that you are legally protected should you have any issues with the use of your data.

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    Placement options

    Enhance your employability with a variety of work placement opportunities

    Top 10

    for Education in England The Complete University Guide, 2021

    100%

    score for 3* impact in History Research Excellence Framework, 2014

    Student testimonials

    Isobel English

    Isobel English, Astrophysics and Education

    "I have delved into new areas of pedagogy and am more intrigued about teaching than ever" - read more about Isobel English, Astrophysics and Education

    Jordan

    Jordan Ori-Orison, English Literature and History

    "My placement provided me the opportunity to gain valuable experience working within the museum sector that I can apply to a similar role in the future" Read more

    Sam Taylor

    Sam Taylor, History and Politics

    "I spent an exchange semester in the United States where I met a leading Kennedy historian, whom I later interviewed for my dissertation." - read more about Sam Taylor, History and Politics

    Phoenix Moss

    Phoenix Moss, Education and English Literature

    "I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to study in Uppsala, Sweden for a semester in my second year of studying Education and English." - read more about Phoenix Moss, Education and English Literature

    Charlotte Smith, History and American Studies

    Charlotte Smith, History and American Studies

    "Throughout my time at Keele and by throwing myself into as much as possible, I feel like I grew in confidence from being quite shy, and my view of the world opened up a lot." Read more

    Rachel Ward

    Rachel Ward, Education

    "The Education placement module gave me the opportunity to spend time in primary, secondary and special schools." - read more about Rachel Ward, Education

    Course content

    Studying Education and History at Keele will enable you to develop your appreciation of various global histories and how education has evolved whilst enjoying the rich history of our local area. In your spare time, you might find yourself exploring the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon metalwork most likely deposited in the 7th century in the then Kingdom of Mercia. The Staffordshire Hoard provides a window to England in the 6th and 7th centuries and also to the warrior elite that existed during these times and now rests less than 5 miles away from Keele.

    Education at Keele is distinctive because of its strong focus on contemporary issues in education and policy making. You will explore educational topics such as the nature of learning, the history of education, and changes to educational policies and practices. You'll consider Education's relationship to the economy, its historical evolution, its impact on people’s life chances and identities, how education is organised, and how learners learn. We aim to introduce you to many of the big questions concerning education and schooling both in the UK and also internationally. Why do we go to school? What should we learn? How should we learn it? What is the main aim of education? You will explore the ways in which education has been central to social and political change around the world.

    Alongside this, you’ll develop an understanding of different approaches to history, developing a range of methods used in their pursuit. The programme will carry you chronologically from the medieval period to the present, and span the globe. You will be introduced to a wide range of history – from political, social, economic and cultural history to the history of gender, health, sexuality and religion. Throughout your first year, you may engage in modules that encourage you to explore topics such as how European rulers tried to strengthen their authority with the increase of military power between the late fifteenth and late seventeenth centuries, or some of the key defining moments in History which may include the 1720 South Sea Bubble in Britain, the 1791 Haitian Revolution or the 1933 Bauhaus movement. 

    Enhancing Your Employability

    We are committed to ensuring you graduate from Keele with a highly desired diverse skill-set to support your employability. Opportunities for you to develop these skills are embedded throughout our Education and History programme.

    • Our second-year optional module “Work Placement in the Humanities” will allow you to gain invaluable work experience by putting your theory into practice. Previous Humanities placement students have worked in Museums and also within the Education sector. 

    • All Education programmes at Keele, whether Single or Combined Honours, have the option of a placement module in which you spend time in local primary, secondary and special needs schools observing and helping out with classroom activity. We have a wide range of contacts with local schools in the area and can also put you in touch with them for you to enhance your time with us and build up vital in-school experience.

    Work Placement Year

    On this course, you will have the opportunity to opt for a Work Placement Year in either subject between Year 2 and 3. This will allow you to apply your knowledge and practical skills in a workplace environment enabling you to build key skills in communication, teamwork and project management. You will be able to demonstrate your abilities and creative thinking, working with fellow professionals as well as independently.

    You will be supported by staff in your preparation to apply for a work placement that suits your interests and career prospects. This opportunity will allow you to develop both personally and professionally during your studies which will assist you in your employment after university.

    Learn a Language and Study Abroad Opportunities

    Whether you are a complete beginner, or already have a foundation of knowledge, we offer a flexible and guided route to help you learn a language or enhance your existing skills. We currently offer British Sign Language, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. Upon successful completion of a series of elective language modules, you will have the opportunity to gain an enhanced degree title.

    You'll also have the chance to study abroad at one of our partner institutions enabling you to broaden your knowledge whilst experiencing a new culture. You may look to study in Australia, Canada or Asia to name a few possible destinations. Our Global Opportunities team will support you through the process, ensuring you are able to get the most out of your international experience. We are partnered with many institutions across the world enabling you to further develop your appreciation and awareness of other cultures and societies. 

    It is also possible to undertake an International Year between Year 2 and Year 3. You will have the opportunity to spend the two semesters of the international year at one partner university or one semester at one university and the second semester at another. On successful completion of all modules across the year, you will graduate with a degree title ‘with International Year’.

    RELATED COURSES

    Education can be studied as a Single or Combined Honours degree. A Combined Honours degree in Education means studying approximately half of your degree in Education and the remainder in another subject. If you are considering a career in secondary school teaching you will be required to take at least 40% of your degree in the subject you want to teach so this could be a great option to prepare you for your career. 

    History can also be studied as a Single or Combined Honours degree:

    You may also be interested in:

    Our Course Information Documents (CIDs) are designed to give you all of the details you need to make an informed decision about what and where to study.

    Download Education Combined Honours 2022-23 CID

    Download History Combined Honours 2022-23 CID

    Variations to 2020/21 courses

    Entry requirements

    Keele is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity to all our applicants with the potential and motivation to succeed, regardless of background. On that basis we operate a range of 'alternative offer' schemes with clear eligibility criteria.

    The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom and International students.

    A LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

    • A Level requirement BBC

    If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year.

    GCSE REQUIREMENTS

    • English at C (or 4)

    BTEC

    • BTEC requirements DMM

    If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year.

    INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

    • 29 points

    ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

    • Obtain Access to Higher Education Diploma with 112 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction

    PREPARATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    International students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this course have the opportunity to study an International Foundation Year programme.

    These courses are designed to prepare international students to enter into Keele University undergraduate degrees.

    Foundation year

    You may choose to study this course via foundation year.

    If you’re returning to education following a break, wish to study a new subject or don’t have the grades or sufficient equivalent experience for direct entry to this course, a foundation year may be a good option for you.

    Following successful completion (including any additional progression requirements) of the foundation year you can progress on to this course.

    The foundation year offers September starts across all subjects, and January starts across all science, humanities, social sciences and business routes.

    The January intake excludes the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree with Foundation Year and other health-related foundation Year degree

    For more details visit our foundation year webpages.

    Foundation year

    Foundation Year Overview

    If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry onto the BA (Hons) Education and History course, our Foundation Year can provide an alternative route into your degree. 

    Keele University is consistently ranked among the top universities for student satisfaction, and we have over 70 years’ experience of teaching a foundation year to students. On the Keele Foundation Year, you’ll study on campus, joining our community from the outset, and you will have access to a range of support.

    Read on to find out about:

    • Foundation Year indicative modules for the September intake
    • Foundation Year entry requirements
    • How to apply
    • UCAS code for this course

    The information within this page is for students wishing to start their studies in September. If you would like to start this course in January, please visit our January pages for further details.

    Course Content

    Our Foundation Year allows you to develop your critical thinking, academic reading, writing, and communication study skills along with subject-specific knowledge and skills which will be invaluable in your academic studies and beyond. Upon meeting the progression criteria and successfully completing our Foundation Year, you will automatically progress into your Keele undergraduate degree with the confidence that you have the skills, and knowledge needed to successfully complete your course.

    The Keele University Foundation Year is a two semester programme which provides a tailored pre-degree programme of study to better prepare you for the BA (Hons) Education and History degree. For example, the Foundations of Humanities 1 module introduces you to the broad range of source material across the Humanities disciplines – from music to media – which enable us to analyse political, social or economic perspectives and attitudes to individuals, marginal groups and ‘mainstream’ society. In addition, Foundations of Social Sciences 1 module introduces you to the ‘backbone’ of social sciences, the concept of social inclusion, the factors that lead to exclusion and the impact this may have on individuals, families and communities. Course content has been developed in collaboration with degree teaching teams, so that by the time you begin Year 1, you will be ready to excel at your studies, as the majority of our Foundation Year students do. 

    Find out more about the Keele Foundation Year, including information about teaching and assessment methods by visiting the Foundation Year homepage. 

    Course Structure

    The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.

    Semester One Modules

    In addition to the modules listed, students will study a further 15 credits in semester one. The optional modules available for students to choose from is dependent on the degree programme and timetabling restraints. 

    FYO-00247 Foundations: Breaking the code - Understanding Academic Writing 15 credits
    FYO-00263 Foundations of Social Sciences 1 15 credits
    FYO-00257 Foundations of Humanities 1 15 credits


    Semester Two Modules

    FYO-00261 Advancing Humanities 30 credits
    FYO-00269 Advancing Social Sciences 30 credits

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom, European Union and International students.

    • Between 40-48 UCAS points from at least 1 A level/level 3 qualification or equivalent, or
    • Relevant work experience

    AND

    • GCSE English Language at grade 4 (C), or Level 2 Functional Skills, or
    • IELTS 5.5 (with 5.5 in all subtests) 

    How to Apply 

    UK students will need to apply for BA (Hons) Education with Foundation Year (UCAS code X3L3) through UCAS at www.ucas.com. You will be contacted to confirm your second subject by a member of our team. 

    Direct Entry Students

    If you already have your qualifications, are not expecting any further results and only wish to apply to Keele, please contact the Admissions Office directly.

    Information for International students

    International students who do not meet the entry requirements for this integrated foundation year course may be eligible to study an International Foundation Year stand alone preparation course.

    Please visit the International Foundation Year pages for information on how to apply, entry requirements and course details.

    Information for students returning to education

    We are interested in a broad range of qualities, not just your points on entry. We would like to learn more about you, your interests, experiences and motivation to study.

    We would be delighted to talk to you about your work experience (paid or voluntary) and qualifications, and help you to explore your options for study with us.

    Contact us via admissions@keele.ac.uk

    Fees and funding

    Going to university can be a daunting as well as an exciting experience. It can be difficult to understand the true costs of being a student, as well as the financial support that is available to help you meet those costs.

    We can help you to manage your funds, create a budget and ensure that you receive any funding for which you may be eligible. We also offer financial support such as the Keele University Hardship Fund and emergency loans.

    For more information visit our money, advice and guidance section.

    Career prospects

    96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (HESA, 2017)

    When you graduate, as well as the opportunity to pursue further academic study you might choose to do a PGCE and become a teacher or lecturer.  Students who have studied these disciplines have entered a wide variety of careers including local government, media and communications, sales and marketing, banking, and the legal profession.

    There are also opportunities to work in museums, art and community centres.

    If you are thinking of a career in teaching, Keele’s Language Centre offers a variety of language courses. You may also graduate with an enhanced degree with foreign language competency or an internationally recognised qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). For further information, visit our Language Centre.

    Previous employers

    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • Home Office
    • National Railway Museum
    • Prospero Teaching
    • Capita
    • Cooperative Bank
    • Higher Education
    • RBS
    • Local Government
    • Tesco

    Jobs that a graduate of this course could go on to do:

    • Primary Teacher
    • Secondary Teacher
    • FE Lecturer
    • Special Needs Teacher
    • Early Years Teacher
    • Learning Mentor
    • History Teacher
    • Academic Librarian
    • Archivist
    • Museum Curator
    • Heritage Manager
    • Researcher
    • Information Officer
    • Records Manager

    Regardless of which career you pursue after Keele, employers will want evidence of the range of skills and personal qualities you possess and which are required for the job. Your degree is clearly important in this respect but don’t forget the extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility, jobs and voluntary work you may have been engaged in while studying at Keele. These activities allow you to demonstrate the skills and personal qualities required by employers and will be vital in your attempts to secure graduate employment.

    Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.

    Additional opportunities

    Foundation year Learn a language Placement year International year Study abroad GCP Elective Pathways Explore more

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