Education Studies

About this course

Education studies is an academic discipline that examines education as a social, cultural, and political institution, asking how learning happens, who benefits from educational systems, how policy shapes practice, and what education is ultimately for. It is distinct from teacher training in that its aim is critical understanding rather than professional qualification, though it often attracts students who go on to teaching and other education roles. At the University of Reading you will explore the history and philosophy of education, the sociology of schooling and inequality, child development and learning theory, curriculum studies, and education policy at national and international levels. You will engage with questions about inclusion and diversity, the relationship between education and social mobility, the role of technology in learning, and comparative perspectives on how educati

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 65% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 10% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →

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