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The Education Pathway is designed for students interested in how people learn, communicate and develop ideas across a wide range of settings. You’ll explore contemporary educational challenges through inclusive and innovative approaches, while building strong collaboration and communication skills. You’ll also gain hands-on experience through a supported placement in an educational or community setting.

With modules designed around creativity and problem-solving and grounded in theoretical knowledge, the education pathway is ideal preparation if you’re thinking about a career in teaching, training, communications, leadership and other fields where working with people and ideas is central.

Key features:

• Hands-on, experiential learning – combine practical experience, placements, and collaborative projects to apply theory in real-world educational contexts.
• Critical reflection and professional growth – develop communication, collaboration, resilience, problem-solving, and self-management skills through reflective practice and portfolio work.
• Creative and solution-focused thinking – explore innovative approaches to education, transdisciplinary learning, social justice, sustainability, technology, and playful pedagogy.
• Global and diverse perspectives – engage with contemporary educational challenges including SEND, linguistic diversity, and international contexts.
• Placement-based skill development – gain professional experience across schools, museums, sports clubs, and policy settings, building your confidence and career-ready capabilities.
• Transferrable across sectors – apply your learning beyond education in arts, heritage, public engagement, sport coaching, people development, and leadership roles.
• Professional identity and agency – enhance your CV, engage in microteaching, and participate in community-linked projects to build confidence and professional presence.

Module content:

Future Skills Pathways consist of 60 credits. You will study modules equivalent to 30 credits in year 2 of your degree and 30 credits in your final year. All modules are compulsory.