University of Roehampton, BA (Hons), Education and Modern Languages

Education Year 1: The student studies a number of compulsory courses introducing them to the main ideas in education; studying the history of the education system helps the student see why it is structured as it is, and a study of the philosophy of the system provokes them into questioning their educational values; the student tackles child and adolescent psychological development and investigates sociological influences such as race, gender and class; the student may also able to choose from a range of optional courses according to their particular interests. Year 2: in the 2nd year the student takes a compulsory course exploring controversial contemporary issues in education; the student may be able specialise by studying a particular age range if they wish, or they can focus on an area such as technology, values in education, or the spiritual and emotional aspects of learning and schooling; there is also an exciting opportunity to undertake an education placement providing opportunities to work with children on an informal basis; the student benefits from optional modules that cover a wide range of topics which may include: comparative studies (education in other countries); gender and race; education in museums; careers education and special educational needs; the student can study from a range of supported learning, building experience and confidence in various fields of employment; examples include: work with youth clubs; nurseries; behaviour units and youth offending teams; some other external certification and training with organisations such as the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children/National Pyramid Trust and the Communities Empowerment Network. Final Year: in the 3rd year the student can choose to undertake a special study in an area of personal interest with the support of a tutor. Modern languages Year 1: The student takes modules in the relevant foreign languages and other modules focusing on aspects of French or Spanish culture and society. Year 2: the student follows compulsory and optional modules in language, culture and translation. Year 3: the student normally spends this year abroad on an exchange programme at one of the partner institutions as an English-language assistant in a school or college, or on a work placement. Final year: the student chooses from a range of optional modules in language, culture and translation; the student may also be able to opt for a research project or a work placement.