Course Overview

Gain knowledge and understanding of how individuals are educated, influenced, informed and trained.  Demonstrate an understanding of the structural, institutional, personal and cultural systems, and ideas affecting the education of individuals and groups.  Analyse practical and theoretical educational situations.  Be able to arrive at considered solutions, showing original and creative thought.  Plan, manage and reflect on your own learning and progression. Develop all the essential skills needed to enter a career in education or training.

Entry requirements

For full details please speak to one or our specialist course advisors on 0800 096 8436 who will talk you through qualifications you need.

Support and benefits

• All course materials designed by experts in the field of education
• Step-by-step modules to guide your learning
• Develops interpersonal and time-management skills merited by employers
• Successful completion of this course demonstrates your motivation, commitment and good work ethic
• Gain additional transferable skills in research, data analysis, IT, communication and report writing
• Full support from a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout

Career opportunities

Once you’ve successfully completed the Education & Community Development degree you’ll have the personal and intellectual qualities needed to develop a career in school teaching or community education or training.  Interested in career in primary school teaching?  Then, you could further your studies with the one-year Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in primary years.  As with any degree, your course will do more than increase your understanding of issues in education and community development.  As well as building your specialist skills and knowledge, you’ll find it helps in broader areas too – for example, improving your creative thought and communication abilities.

Assessments

Module Specific

Awards Available

When successfully completing a module you’ll gain 20 credits.  In order to gain an Honours Degree you will need to obtain a total of 360 credits – 120 credits at each level.  However, if you prefer to graduate early, you can choose from the following Intermediate Awards.

Intermediate Awards

• Ordinary Degree – 300 credits (15 modules)
• Diploma of Higher Education – 240 credits (12 modules)
• Certificate of Higher Education – 120 credits (6 modules)
• University Undergraduate Certificate – 40 credits (2 modules)
• University Undergraduate Associate Certificate – 20 credits (1 module)

Remember that whichever option you choose; you’ll receive only one final award.

Payment Options

At ICS, we make it as easy as possible for you to get started on the degree programme of your choice by enrolling you on two modules.

When you contact us we will take you through a pre-entry process.  Once you decide to proceed, you will then have a telephone interview with an ICS advisor, receive a ‘pre-entry’ pack with content such as a learning styles assessment and basic study skills information etc.

ICS will support you on the first two modules of your programme with our friendly mentors and expert tutors. This will help you gain increased confidence and develop the necessary skills needed to succeed in your studies.

Once you have successfully completed these initial modules you would be eligible to enrol for the full undergraduate programme if you wish.  UEL will directly provide the support you need as a distance learner to successfully complete your chosen degree programme. This will allow you to benefit from being a university student and a member of UEL’s vibrant and diverse educational community. As a fully supported UEL student, you will enjoy greater access to our comprehensive range of services during your studies.

To find out more simply call 0500 501 366 now.

Successful completion of the first two modules will then enable students to complete the full undergraduate programme. For further details please speak to a Course Advisor.