Our Learning Community
Education Studies at Warwick is recognised for its supportive, close-knit learning community. Our students are at the heart of what we do and your positive experience in Education is crucial for us as a department. Our student experience team are dedicated to ensuring you have a great academic experience but also that you are supported and enjoy your time here too!
Unlock Your Employability Opportunities
Hear from inspiring Education Studies alumni who share their career journeys and offer valuable tips on job hunting and career planning. Attend regular career events to discover support, gain experience during your degree, and prepare for life after graduation. Learn how to use LinkedIn effectively, and more!
Want hands-on experience? Sign up to visit a school, meet staff and students, or help organize events. Whether you’re passionate about drama, sports, history, or something else, bring your enthusiasm and ideas to the table!
You can also take a lead in organising our annual Careers in Education Conference—network with professionals, develop key planning skills, and be part of something big!
Academic Skills Development
Boost your academic abilities with a wide range of sessions on referencing, critical thinking, using library databases effectively, presentation skills, and more.
Social Events
Get involved with pop-up sports, pizza parties, bowling trips, and plenty of other fun activities!
Student Voice
Help shape the future of Education Studies! Join a committee, share your feedback, and work with staff on new ideas through our Student-Staff Liaison Committee, Student Panels, UG, PGT, and PGR department committees, or the Social Inclusion Committee. These are fantastic opportunities to work in partnership with staff and students to discuss new ideas and developments.
Kella: our Wellbeing Dog
In Education Studies, we are very lucky to have Kella, a three-year old Cockapoo, who has an important student and staff wellbeing role that she takes very seriously! She is often on campus with her owner, the Director of Education Studies, Sarah Dahl, and is very happy to be petted and played with - She runs doggy detress events throughout the year too!
Hear from our students
Learn more about the experience of our students and alumni in our blogs and student profiles and get a first hand view of what undergradaute study is like in Education Studies at Warwick.
Founding Principal : Kellie Mowll
When Kellie was offered the position at a new, fully-inclusive high school, she jumped at the chance.
Quickfire Questions: Constanza Alpini Villalba
After researching the University, Warwick seemed like a place Constanza could call home – and she still does.
Vafa Kazdal: Vice Rector for Strategy and Advancement
Vafa is the Vice Rector for Strategy and Advancement at ADA University in Azerbaijan.
Kit Brant: from Warwick society president to library specialist
Their time at Warwick was transformative, teaching them independence and leadership.
Olympics Memories – What a super Saturday!
A chance response to a newspaper advert led to a friendship with the family of Great Britain’s most successful heptathlete.
Warwick's influence on Whitleigh's career
Warwick, chosen by Whitleigh for its prestigious status, led her to her current role in children's services, where she focuses on complex cases encompassing exploitation, drug use, and mental health, fueled by her aspiration to enhance her mental health knowledge.
Impactful academic journey on social topics
With its vibrant academic atmosphere and campus-based lifestyle, Warwick fostered a strong faculty connection and immersive student experience. Now pursuing a DPhil in Area Studies at Oxford, Kefan’s journey, influenced by Warwick's supportive community, extends from undergraduate studies to impactful research on social topics across the world, reflecting a commitment to social change and gratitude for formative experiences.
Warwick, career growth, and inspiring education
Rumbie's decision to choose Warwick stemmed from her desire to advance her career and academic pursuits after six years in education. As a senior law lecturer now, she finds fulfilment in contributing to the progress of those she encounters. Rumbie attributes much of her growth and teaching approach to the mentorship she received at Warwick, cherishing the vibrant community and lasting friendships formed during her time there.
Connections: Uwem Umana
Not only working in tech, Uwem is also an author of short stories.
Baking up a success
An education at Warwick doesn't just set you up for a particular career path, some alumni find their passions outside of the lecture theatre. Immi Kelly (BA Education Studies, 2020) discovered her love of baking while looking for a distraction during lockdown when she was studying for her exams. Her skill and passion for baking soon led her to set up Immi Bakes, which she runs full time and is currently in the process of baking 22,000 cookies for Telford's Polar Express.
Promoting education through the arts
Professor Mohammed Al-Amri reflects on his highlights from his time as a Master’s student on campus.
Connections: Carol Anne Williams
Carol Anne was in the first 3 year training course to go through Canley in the 1960s.
Connections: Malcolm Todd
Over his IT career, Malcolm has held senior IT roles in leading UK and global financial and legal organisations.
Connections: Mahmoud AlAli
"What I really miss is the campus. I have had a wonderful time there walking around and feeding the ducks. Wandering in the nearby woods is also something I liked most; in the evening I used to attend movies and events at the theatre."