The Education Studies degree at Warwick draws on the discipline's heritage subjects - Sociology, Psychology, History and Philosophy - alongside contemporary additions pertinent to the study of education ranging from politics, economics, childhood and global studies.

It supports students to develop their understanding of contemporary educational policy and practice at international and local levels, covering the range of educational contexts from Early Years to Higher Education and Lifelong Learning. As such, the degree offers a multi-disciplinary approach to critically analyse the nature, purposes and complexities of education in a fast-changing, globalised world. The degree enables students to engage in an intellectually rigorous analysis of educational processes, systems and approaches, and their cultural, societal, technological, political, historical and economic contexts.

Graduates of our Education Studies degree are able to participate in and contest changing discourses, exemplified by reference to debate about values, personal and social engagement, and how these relate to communities and societies. Our Education Studies course provides students with the knowledge, understanding and transferable skills that are the basis for a wide range of further education, training and employment opportunities. 

Here are some of the skills students studying Education Studies gain from their degree which are sought by graduate recruiters. 

Specific skills gained from studying Education Studies:

• Knowledge of learning theory and how to apply it in the classroom or educational setting with different communities of learners.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and skills relating to understanding how different policy and practice developments impact learners at different stages of development.

In addition to subject-specific knowledge of the processes of learning, aspects of cultural and linguistic differences and societies, the complex interactions between education and its contexts, and relationships with other disciplines and professions, studying an Education Studies degree will help you to develop Core Skills which are attractive to employers in all sectors. These skills include:

• Critical thinking – analysing complex situations concerning human learning and development and providing well-argued conclusions
• Digital literacy – using Information and Communication Technology and interpreting and presenting relevant numerical information
• Sustainability – accommodating new ideas concerning globalisation on education systems and issues such as social justice, sustainable development, peace education, social inclusion and the knowledge economy
• Ethical values – reflecting on your individual value systems, development and practices and questioning concepts and theories encountered in your studies
• Communication and presentation of oral and written arguments to audiences of varying abilities and understanding
• Teamwork – working with others to demonstrate the capacity to plan, to share goals, and to work as a member of a team
• Self-awareness – improving your own learning and performance, including the development of study and research skills, information retrieval, and a capacity to plan and manage learning, and to reflect on your own learning.

Education Studies graduates go on to work in Schools, Charities, Consultancies, Think Tanks, Universities, Local Government, Civil Service, and Business.  

Examples of specific employers include the following:

Further Study:

15% of graduates who studied Education Studies progressed into further study. **