Introduction

Nurturing a vibrant, dynamic, international and inter-disciplinary community is at the heart of what we do in promoting excellence in the professions of teaching, social work and community education.

With experienced and committed staff who have considerable field experience; world-class information and communication technology resources; together with a new purpose-built teaching facility that is second to none, the School of Education, Social Work and Community Education offers an exciting and rewarding environment for undergraduate and postgraduate study and research.

Ranked amongst the UK's leaders in professional education, we offer a range of learning and research opportunities. From qualifying and post-qualifying programmes that are professionally recognised, to continuing professional development courses that meet the needs of busy professionals, to research opportunities that use rigorous scientific enquiry that underpin curriculum development while informing national policy making

Through our well established distance learning expertise the School reaches out at an international level to build capacity and expertise within these professions.

We offer:

• The highest standard of teaching and learning provision, fully recognised by the professions and our peers.
• Continuing professional development opportunities designed to meet the needs of busy but motivated professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skill in their chosen field.
• Modes of delivery which are future focused; pushing the boundaries of traditional methods of teaching.
• The opportunity to take learning to new lands, stretching out to learners across the world.
• A growing research portfolio, which underpins curriculum development and informs national policy making.
• Forward-looking professionals, engaged with national and international developments.
• A fresh, dynamic environment to embrace these exciting challenges.