Program Description

You get an excellent grounding in the key National Curriculum subject of English Literature as well as gaining a firm knowledge of key educational ideas and theories; major literary periods and genres; and the use of language. You also have the opportunity to explore the role of language in society; contemporary and historical ideas of childhood and children; the work of Shakespeare and his contemporaries; and the philosophy of education. In addition, from your second year, you can choose from a range of optional English and Education Studies units, tailoring your choices to your own interests and future career. Optional units may include creative writing; developing teaching practice; a full range of literary periods and genres, from Renaissance to modern; children, young people and the media; pedagogy and behaviour; and representations of disability.

• Learn from a teaching team of Education Studies tutors with extensive school teaching experience and English tutors with strong research and publishing profiles
• Study key educational ideas and theories as well as core areas in the history and theory of literature
• Gain school experience, either within the course itself or through the community volunteer programme
• The course is situated at our Bedford campus, a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individual academic support
• Benefit from a degree providing an excellent progression route to a PGCE, without the need to commit to either primary- or secondary-level teaching

Admission Requirements

• Indian Students:-Year 12 with 55% overall.
• Arab Students:- Any of the following:-
  • 2 A level passes (minimum C and D)
  • International Baccalaureate (24 points)
  • A recognised Foundation degree

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

Indian Students IELTS Waiver: - 

• At least 70% marks in English language course in Higher Secondary School.
• Punjab and Haryana Boards will not get IELTS waive off.