BA (Hons) Education with Psychology Open Day Saturday 17th September 2016

Ranked 2nd in the Guardian University Guide 2017 (Psychology)

Dr Sam Carr Dr Rita Chawla Duggan Dr Richard Watermeyer Dr Andrea Abbas Dr Lizzi Milligan Dr Ceri Brown Dr Alex Masardo Dr Graham Nutbrown

Education with Psychology Delivered jointly by the Departments of Education and Psychology A unique blend of social science units that relate to the study of children and young people

“The futures we create for generations of young people who follow us arise out of our ability to imagine a better world, recognise our responsibility to others, and define the success of a society to the degree that it can address the needs of coming generations ...” (Henry Giroux)

Interdisciplinary approach Education, Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy To develop academic knowledge and the skills to evaluate policy and practice. Unit categories/ themes Social sciences and childhood Psychological perspectives Research methods

Course structure

Year 1: Sample units Introduction to Research Methods 1 Mind and Behaviour 1 & 2 Education and Social Justice: Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives Education and Schooling: An Introduction Deviance: Psychological and Sociological Perspectives The Family as Educator: Cross-Cultural Issues Children’s Rights: A Global Approach

Year 2: Sample units Educational Psychology Social Psychology Developmental Psychology Intervention, Organisation and Practice Contemporary Issues in Childhood & Youth 1: Theoretical Perspectives Education Inequality in Low Income contexts Psychology and Educational Policy: A Critical Perspective Director of Studies Approved Unit

Final year: Sample Dissertation Parts 1 & 2 Contemporary Educational Psychology Developmental Psychopathology Children and Young People as Consumers Children and Technology: a global perspective Director of Studies approved unit

Learning and teaching Taught by world leading researchers Research-led teaching Teaching delivery Lectures Seminars Group work Discussions Assessment Academic essay Practical assessment Portfolio work Presentation Examination

E-learning Moodle (Virtual Learning Environment) Wiki Wifi on campus

Placements team Pippa Hayward, Placements Officer helps with finding a placement, CVs & cover letters, placement guidance. Gabriele Edwards, Placements Tutor supports your academic development whilst on placement e.g. if you have any academic questions with regards to dissertation and / or final year unit choices. Visits students in the work place. Some Personal Tutors also undertake visits.

What is the placement year? An option available for a work-based placement linked to your studies. Minimum of 30 weeks excluding holidays, of at least 30 hours a week (900 hours). Part time placements are possible (e.g. 150 days is 3 days a week for 50 weeks).

The benefits Gain practical experience of a workplace linked to your degree course. Chance to acquire a range of personal and vocational skills. Provide valuable learning to bring back to your final year studies.

The benefits Gives you an advantage in the graduate job market (employers are increasingly looking for experience as well as a qualification). You can ask your placement employer for a reference later on. Opportunity to network - make useful contacts who may help you find a job when you have graduated. Enhance your employment prospects and could lead directly to a job.

Where might I go on placement? Wide variety of governmental and non-governmental organisations working with children and young people (children’s services, youth services, social services, probation service, etc.) Voluntary organisations working in the youth, education, health and caring fields Schools, Colleges and other educational establishments in the public and private sectors Research Student views on placements

Student support

Personal tutoring You are assigned a personal tutor (a member of academic staff) Your Personal Tutor provides you with a personalised point of contact with the University throughout your studies  

Entry requirements (cont) A Levels Typical Offer: ABB International Baccalaureate Typical Offer: 35 points BTEC* An appropriate BTEC qualification with a Distinction profile (DDD). Access to HE Diploma* Overall pass to include 30 credits at Distinction (9 in an essay-based subject) and a further 9 credits at Merit. * For BTEC and Access Applicants may also be asked to submit one piece of written work for consideration (cont)

Entry requirements (cont) At least 5 GCSE passes at Grade C and above, which must include Mathematics and English. If you are interested in a career in teaching, a Science GCSE is a requirement at primary level. Although we do not specify any particular A level subjects or combinations we expect at least one of your subjects to include academic essay writing as part of the assessment. Languages which are intended for non-native speakers are not normally acceptable when taken by native speakers of that language. [Admissions Tutor role]

Questions and Answers Learning and Teaching

Contact us E-mail: admissions@bath.ac.uk Dr Sam Carr (Director of Studies) Dr Alex Masardo (Admissions Tutor) Department of Education University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY www.bath.ac.uk/education