About the course

This degree is perfect if you have aspirations to teach history at secondary school level or beyond. The Education aspect of the course allows you to develop an understanding of educational theories, policies and practice, and apply these to past and present educational issues, whilst the History modules cover different periods, topics, places and approaches, from early modern times to contemporary history; different areas including North America, Europe, Asia and Africa; and additional insights into museums and heritage. This means you will be well equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to teach with a high level of subject expertise, and you will also have broader skills as a team-worker and communicator which will be huge assets in any graduate workplace. Year 1 (delivered at Burnley College): The standard full time tuition fee rate for this course in 2023/24 for Home and EU students is £9000 per year. Year 2 and 3 (delivered at UCLan): The standard full time tuition fee rate for this course in 2023/24 for Home and EU students is £9250 per year. The standard full time tuition fee for the Foundation year for this course in 2023/24 is £6000.

Cost Information

Year 1 (delivered at Burnley College): The standard full time tuition fee rate for this course in 2023/24 for UK students is £9000 per year. Year 2 and 3 (delivered at UCLan): The standard full time tuition fee rate for this course in 2023/24 for UK students is £9250 per year. The standard full time tuition fee for the Foundation year for this course in 2023/24 is £6000.

Entry Requirements

 104-112 UCAS is required at A2, DMM BTEC Extended Diploma, T Level grades M. Maths and English GCSE grade C or above / equivalent. 

You will also be required to  attend a face to face interview

Modules

Foundation Entry Informed Decision Making Essential Skills for Higher Education Developing Skills for Higher Education Introduction module to a variety of different subjects in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Education, Social Science, Psychology, History, Law, English and Religion, Culture and Society. Year 1 Observing Education in Action Understanding History Introduction to Education Studies The Making of Britain (1688-1815) Education For Everyone State and Society c.1815-1914 Year 2 and 3 On successful completion of the above studies you can progress on to complete your degree at UCLan Preston

Assessment

Teaching, learning and assessment approaches have been designed to promote the transfer of learning between individual modules and each subject. Personal and professional development and the integration of learning are promoted through the use of a learning contract. Teaching and learning methods are varied. They include formal lectures, seminars, group activities and project work, presentations and private independent study. Assessment is used both to determine results and to assist students to learn. Assessment methods are varied, including essays, case studies, oral presentations, workbooks, exams, reflective logs and diaries This course is delivered by Burnley College

Careers & Progression

This course can lead to: Secondary school or further education teaching following a PGCE or other postgraduate teacher training; Teaching support roles; Working with children and families; Youth work; Heritage sector.

Information About Fees

Year 1 (delivered at Burnley College): The standard full time tuition fee rate for this course in 2023/24 for Home and EU students is £9000 per year. Year 2 and 3 (delivered at UCLan): The standard full time tuition fee rate for this course in 2023/24 for Home and EU students is £9250 per year. The standard full time tuition fee for the Foundation year for this course in 2023/24 is £6000.