Our course is one of only a few in the country to combine education and childhood studies.<br><br>You'll investigate different perspectives - philosophical, psychological, sociological, historical - to get a comprehensive view on educational theory, policy, practice and culture and discover some of the key issues surrounding child development and child psychology.<br><br>In year two you will develop your knowledge and skills in the professional environment through a work placement or work-based project. Thanks to our partnerships with regional educators we offer quality work placements, providers include primary schools, prevention and early intervention services, dyslexia centres and even a farm.<br><br>You’ll have plenty of opportunities to gain valuable work experience, enhancing your skills and influencing your career path.<br><br>During your second and third years, you get to shape the degree to match your interests with topics covering areas such as educational psychology, the sociology of education, children and digital cultures, philosophies of education and education policy. We'll also train you in educational research methods.<br><br>There's a small-scale research project in the second year and an extended dissertation in the third year.<br><br>Our academic team are internationally recognised in their specialist areas and experts in their fields of research, so you will graduate with the knowledge and insight that employers are seeking in the areas of education, social care and youth studies.