Education, Learning and Teaching with a Year Abroad
Education, Learning and Teaching is a discipline that examines how people learn, how educational institutions are organised, and what pedagogical approaches are most effective for different learners and contexts. It draws on psychology, sociology, philosophy, and policy studies to understand education not just as a technical process but as a social and political one, shaped by values, inequalities, and competing visions of what school and learning should achieve. This degree differs from a teacher training qualification in that it approaches education analytically, preparing you for a wide range of roles in the field rather than leading directly to Qualified Teacher Status.
At the University of East Anglia, this four-year, full-time programme includes a year abroad, giving you the chance to experience educational systems and approaches in a different national context. You will explore how schools and other educational settings shape childhood, adolescence, and lifelong learning, examining the social and psychological forces that influence development and the barriers that prevent too many learners from reaching their potential. The curriculum considers how education relates to inequality, cultural diversity, and social change, and develops the knowledge and skills needed for a reflective and effective career in educational work.
The year abroad deepens your understanding by placing you within a different pedagogical tradition.
Graduates of Education, Learning and Teaching work in schools, colleges, community education, youth services, educational charities, and policy organisations. Many pursue postgraduate teacher training after their degree, gaining Qualified Teacher Status for primary or secondary schools. Others move into educational research, curriculum development, learning support, school leadership, and policy analysis.
The analytical and reflective skills the degree develops are also valued in human resources, communications, and public sector roles more broadly.