Education, Philosophy & Religion

This module aims to provide you with education studies knowledge, and skills. You'll get an overview of debates and issues surrounding learners in the education system, and to equip you with knowledge of both historical and current policy and practice.

The aims of this module are to provide you with knowledge and understanding of inclusion, exclusion and diversity in education. You'll investigate the topic of equal access to educational opportunities and the different theories and concepts surrounding this debate.

The central aim of the module is to improve your ability to think critically and to analyse and evaluate assertions and arguments encountered in everyday life. By learning some of the key principles in informal logic, you'll be better equipped to identify the arguments of others, to spot common flaws of reasoning those arguments may contain, and thus ultimately to know which claims they should accept and which they should reject.

This module looks at the influence religious diversity has on social constructs. Looking within the UK, you'll examine how religious influences have started changes within personal, political and social contexts. You'll look at cultural diversity and personal truth and identity.

This module will enable you to learn through the experience of observing education in action. Upon experiencing teaching in practice, you will be able to reflect on your own performance and apply learnt techniques to improve your professionalism.

You'll be introduced to scriptural understandings of the Abrahamic Faiths, exploring the history and development of Judaism, and the evolvement of Christianity, followed by Islam. We encourage awareness, reflection and debate on Jewish-Christian-Islamic relations and address questions of social, political, religious and ethnic identity.

Develop your understanding of the demographic and social context of religion in Europe, post-Soviet states and North America. You'll examine the relationship between religious activity and different forms of state governance, engaging with key concepts and their relevance for religion in the West.

You'll explore the psychology of learning and the development of eclectic practice in education. This module will look at the three main psychological schools of theory about teaching and learning, and also introduce you to the practical application of theory in teaching.

This module aims to familiarise you with the debated aspects of diversity and inclusion, and analyse educational opportunities for learners with SEND. You'll also learn about other dimensions of inequality, and assess the effectiveness of government policies and school strategies on the education of learners with SEND.

In this module you will be able to critically compare and assess a range of classical philosophical answers to the fundamental ethical question: how should I live?

You'll look at how different cultures express sacredness and spirituality within specific communities. You'll discuss and reflect on internal and external influences on the development of personal beliefs systems.

This module equips you with skills that develop and enhance your academic writing and critical thinking. You will be supported in developing your core academic skills such as critical analysis, synthesis and analysis of evidence, use of sources to support written discussions, and make you aware of the appropriate use of theory.

In this module you will have the opportunity to take part in a work placement of your choice. The experience you gain will greatly benefit your studies and enhance your employability skills. You will reflect on your experiences in a final report.

The philosophy of religion raises a series of issues ideally suited to philosophical treatment and central to other areas of philosophy. It will take a critical approach to the philosophy of religion and philosophical theology using both ancient and modern primary sources, and questioning the meaningfulness of religious language and discourse.

You will engage with classical theology to assess classical literature, explore the issues with early theological judgments and proposals, analyse opposing views of theological and philosophical aspects of core Christian beliefs, and explore alternative perspectives and debates, interpretations of Scripture and developing theologies.

Review the historical developments of religious movements and how these impact international relations. Evaluate global issues within the current social and political environment. Analyse the promotion of civic inclusivity and religious exclusivity in a global context. As well as the role of religion in promoting community of chaos within a global society.

In this module you will explore the education for the vulnerable children and young people. The children you will explore may include victims of abuse and children involved with crime. If you are considering a career in teaching, social work or care, this module will benefit you.

The aim of this module is to enable you to develop your abilities to analyse central issues in contemporary ethical theory, where ethical theory is understood as referring to normative ethics (i.e., first-order ethical theories regarding how we should be or behave) and meta-ethics (i.e., second-order questions about normative ethics and the issues that attend it) in contrast to practical or applied ethics.

In this module you will examine the theoretical concepts of a number of ethical theories and apply them to the contemporary world. You will investigate the position of moral ethics within social, cultural and religious contexts and explore the complex relationships to be found between religious ethics and moral behaviour and teachings.

This module enables you to engage in experiential learning through time spent in an educational setting, to critically reflect upon and assess the relevance of your observations with broader aspects of educational policy and practice and equip you with experience and insights to enhance your employability.

This module explores the relationship between learning, curriculum, assessment, and how each informs the other. You'll assess the concept of valid knowledge, scrutinise teaching and learning theories in relation to the curriculum, and explore the nature of a core curriculum across various educational sectors.

You will have the opportunity to produce a dissertation through independent study in a field of your own choice. You can explore and study your chosen subject in detail to build an in-depth understanding and immerse yourself into the analysis of a contemporary educational problem.

Our double dissertation module will provide an opportunity for you to undertake independent study in an area of your own choosing. You will be expected to demonstrate an ability to develop and sustain a logical and consistent argument in relation to the analysis of an educational issue using both primary and secondary data sources.

Your chosen topic must be agreed with the supervisor. It should be a topic which is of academic interest and can be pursued to an appropriate depth to produce a substantial piece of independent work. It should be linked to an area of theory or a body of knowledge which you've studied, or will study during the year. It should also be appropriate for supervision by a member of Philosophy academic staff.

The module aims to develop your awareness of culture and media theories and promote your engagement with the representation of religion through different forms of media and culture. It will enable you to analyse cultural and media products and gain an insight into the contextual nature of religious debate, interpretation and positioning within media discourse.

Develop your understanding of the concepts that relate to the dissertation. This module allows you to undertake independent study, supports you in demonstrating an ability to develop and sustain a logical argument, and ensures you accomplish your dissertation with regard for the validity of available evidence and methods of enquiry.