Education and Society modules
Browse Education and Society modules to find descriptions, what you will learn, how you will be taught, and how you will be assessed.
Level 1
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Introduction to Community Development, Youth Work and Adult Education module (CO10008)
Explore the historical and philosophical foundations of youth work, adult learning and community development work. Explore in both a Scottish and UK context
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Building Relationships in Communities module (CO10009)
Learn how to make the most of our relationships. These will be with the diverse groups and individuals we work with to achieve the best for each one
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Youth Work Practice: Hot Chocolate Trust module (CO12001)
You will be taught off-campus at Hot Chocolate Trust. In this practice setting, young people will be your co-lecturers. You will see youth work theory in action
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Pedagogical Studies 1 (Year 1) module (ED12013)
An introduction to the theory and practice of education. This will allow you to become reflective and effective members of the teaching profession.
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Teaching Across the Curriculum (Year 1) module (ED12014)
Learn key principles from the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. Gain an understanding of the curricular areas via curriculum design
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Professional Practice (Year 1) module (ED12015)
This is the first Professional Practice that you will undertake in the four-year MA (Hons) Education course
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Working Together module (ID10001)
Exploring the importance of collaboration and working together in practice (in Social Work, Teaching, and Community Education) in striving for social change
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Values: Self, Society and the Professions module (ID11001)
Learn about the concepts of values and social justice, and how they are central to the professions of education, social work, and community education
Level 2
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Children's Health and Wellbeing module (BA20050)
Learn to support children's health and wellbeing. Develop your knowledge, skills and attitudes to become more effective in understanding the needs of families.
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Diversity and Inclusion module (BA20059)
Increase your knowledge and understanding of diversity and inclusion. You will also examine your values and perspectives in relation to your own work setting
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Listening to Children module (BA22001)
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Community Education - Practice Learning 2 module (CO20013)
Get practical experience in youth work, adult education, and community development work
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Critical Community Practice module (CO20014)
Explore the causes of injustice and the need for Community Education. Explore how policies and practices are influenced by politics and connect to the theory.
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Inquiry-Based Practice module (CO20015)
Explore how to use your natural curiosity to carry out a community-based inquiry. You will apply a critical approach to work with people and communities
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Community Development & Sustainable Futures module (CO20016)
You will explore the links between social and environmental justice. You will look at how to ensure the sustainability of community projects
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Social Justice module (CO20017)
Explore different perspectives on social justice. Delve into relevant policies. Consider how practice impacts on inequality and helps make a more just society
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Engaging Communities module (CO21007)
Apply community engagement approaches to your practice. This covers a range of community-based settings. You will develop more reflective and effective practice
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Youth Work in Practice module (CO21008)
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Languages (Year 2) module (ED21005)
Learn about the learning and teaching of language to children in primary school
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STEM module (ED22025)
Develop curricular knowledge and understanding of a number of topics. This will cover Mathematics and Numeracy, Science, Technologies, and Design and Technology
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Learning from Life (Year 2) module (ED22026)
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Professional Practice (Year 2) module (ED22029)
An introduction to the study of psychology. There is an emphasis on child development and a P4-P7 placement
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Learning and Teaching for Sustainability module (ED22033)
Develop your knowledge and understanding of Learning for Sustainability (LfS). This will be done through a critical examination of classroom practice
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Teaching Across the Curriculum 2 module (ED22034)
Gain a more detailed overview of the principles and practices that make up the curriculum of the primary school
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Gender, Sexuality, Culture module (HU21001)
Explore how ideas about gender and sexuality shape society
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Children and Society module (PD20055)
Gain an understanding of the dynamic nature of society, how this influences children, and how this can impact families, communities, and childhoods
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Creativity and Self Expression module (PD20056)
Develop an understanding of the importance of creativity and self-expression in a child’s development and learning
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Leading Learning module (PD20057)
Explore how to lead learning through pedagogical strategies focusing on the educator’s role
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Applied French 2A (Intensive) module (PF21001)
This is an intensive French language course. It is for learners with some prior intensive study of French (PF11001/PF12002 Applied French 1A/1B or equivalent)
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Applied French 2A module (PF21003)
This is designed for learners with prior qualifications at university entrance level in French
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Applied French 2B (Intensive) module (PF22002)
This is designed for learners with some prior intensive study of French (such as PF21001 Applied French 2A or equivalent)
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Applied French 2B module (PF22004)
This is designed for learners with prior qualifications at university entrance level in French
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Applied Spanish 2A (Intensive) module (PS21001)
An intensive Spanish language course designed for learners with some prior intensive study of Spanish (e.g. PS11001/PS12002 Applied Spanish 1A/1B or equivalent)
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Applied Spanish 2A module (PS21003)
Spanish language course designed for learners with prior qualifications at university entrance level in Spanish
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Applied Spanish 2B (Intensive) module (PS22002)
An intensive Spanish language course designed for learners with some prior intensive study of Spanish(e.g. PS21001 Applied Spanish 2A or equivalent)
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Applied Spanish 2B module (PS22004)
Spanish language course designed for learners with prior qualifications at university entrance level in Spanish
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Reflective and Ethical Practice module (SW21011)
Learn about the complex ethical make up of social work. You will develop your skills of reflective social work practice
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Law and Social Policy in Social Work Practice module (SW21013)
Explore the legal and policy context in which professional social work practice is planned and delivered. Explore the impact on the rights of social work users
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Critical Knowledge for Social Work Practice Part 1 - Assessing Human Behaviour in the Social Environment module (SW21015)
Learn the key social work theories and knowledge base that make up most social work practice
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Action for Social Justice module (SW21016)
Explore concepts, assess strategies, and cultivate collaboration to promote social justice internationally and locally
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Introduction to Practice Learning BA2 module (SW22013)
Explore professionalism and the different roles a social worker might have. You will look at the contexts in which social work takes place
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Critical Knowledge for Social Work Practice Part 2 -Models and Methods module (SW22014)
This module provides fundamental learning in social work practice including thinking, theory and skills
Level 3
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Research Methods and Consultancy Practices module (BU30010)
Learn about Research Methods and Consultancy Practices to understand and learn techniques to gather, analyse, and interpret data.
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Marketing module (BU30013)
This module will introduce the principles and theory of marketing.
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Marketing Strategy module (BU30018)
Learn how to devise plans that achieve marketing goals through target market analysis, customer understanding, and tactical execution.
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Doing Business in Scotland module (BU31004)
During this module you will learn how to launch a new Scottish business onto a national or international market, create a business plan and market your idea.
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Strategic Human Resource Management module (BU31006)
Learn about Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) issues and challenges.
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Applied Human Resource Management module (BU31007)
Understand and apply human resource management key practices, including job design, recruitment and selection, performance management, and employment relations.
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Business in Society: Responsibility, Diversity and Geopolitics module (BU31008)
Learn to critically evaluate the role of business in society through social issues.
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Project Management module (BU31009)
Learn the skills required to communicate, collaborate, plan, organise, and oversee tasks to achieve project goals.
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Competition and Market Regulation module (BU31010)
Learn about competition, market regulations, and policy, and how it impacts the performance of markets and the strategic behaviour of firms.
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Sustainability and Digital Marketing in Practice module (BU31013)
You will learn about how sustainability and digital marketing transform business practices. This will also cover building strong relationships with stakeholders
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Operations Management in SMEs module (BU32005)
Learn how to make SMEs work smarter. You will apply proven operations management principles to real business challenges across the UK and beyond
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Big Data Analytics for Business Transformation module (BU32006)
Learn how to use big data analytics for smarter business decisions, develop data roadmaps, and execute projects that drive competitive edge.
Level 4
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Practice Inquiry Project module (CO40006)
Explore an area of interest to inform your own practice. This will allow you deepen your knowledge and challenge your understanding
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Working in Diverse and Divided Contexts module (CO41002)
Combine theory and practice in this Internship. You will take a lead in the delivery of several pieces of work in your Community Education placement setting
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Critical Reflection module (CO42001)
Reflect on and celebrate your progress in academia and as a practitioner while on the course. Understand what makes you a competent practitioner
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Research and the Teacher: Extended Professional Enquiry (Literature Based) (Year 4) module (ED41001)
Engage in a substantial research-based study. This may be empirical or theoretical in its focus
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Policies, Practices and Issues in Education module (ED41040)
Learn about current educational policies and issues. You will explore why they are important. This will cover how these impact teachers, children, and parents
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PGDE(P/S) Introduction to Learning and Teaching module (ED41072)
Learn the theoretical and practical foundations of teaching and learning. These are essential groundwork for being a primary or secondary teacher
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Professional Practice 1 module (ED41073)
Professional Practice is a central element of the PGDE Programme. This first Professional Practice is a 6 week placement during the first semester.
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Pedagogical Studies 3 (Year 4) module (ED42001)
Further develop the theory and practice of education. There will be a focus on the methods and approaches used in creating an inclusive classroom environment
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Professional Practice Year 4 - All Stages (Choice) module (ED42002)
This is the final Professional Practice that you will undertake on the four-year MA (Hons) Education course.
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PGDE(P/S) Developing Practice module (ED42075)
You will explore interdisciplinary learning and inclusive practices. You will do this while gaining practical skills in teaching diverse students
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Professional Practice 2 module (ED42076)
Professional Practice is a central element of the PGDE Programme. This second Professional Practice is a 6 week placement in semester 2 (January).
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Professional Practice 3 module (ED42077)
Professional Practice is a central element of the PGDE Programme. This third and final Professional Practice is a 6 week placement in semester 2 (April).
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Dissertation module (EU40002)
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Health and the Environment module (FR40002)
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Health and the Environment module (GR40002)
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Applied French 4 module (PF40001)
The second of two French Honours modules. You will work with language skills at level C1 (most skills and topic areas) of the CEFR
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Applied French 4: Language and Culture in Context module (PF40002)
Second of two language and culture Honours modules. You will work in language skills at level C1 (most skills and topic areas) of the CEFR
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Applied Spanish 4 module (PS40001)
The second of two Spanish Honours modules, working within language skills at level C1 (most skills and topic areas) of the CEFR
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Applied Spanish 4: Language and Culture in Context module (PS40002)
Second of two language and culture Honours modules, working within language skills at level C1 (most skills and topic areas) of the CEFR
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Literature module (SP40001)
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Health and the Environment module (SP40002)
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Social Work BA Dissertation module (SW40004)
Undertake a critical review of research relevant to an area of professional social work practice
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Practice Learning 4 module (SW42003)
This is the final practice placement for social work students undertaking the BA(hons) Social Work course
Level 5
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Developing & Evaluating Community Projects module (CO50012)
Explore the role of community work in action for social change. You will critically analyse values-based community practice within wider societal contexts
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Critical Community Practice module (CO50013)
Learn the knowledge and skills needed for transformative practice in Community Education. These skills will be aligned with current professional standards
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Working in Diverse and Divided Contexts module (CO50014)
Develop your knowledge and skills for advanced reflexive practice in community education. These will align with contemporary professional standards
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Foundations in community-based research module (CO50017)
Explore how to use social research to enhance your work as a Community Educator. Conduct a research project into issues identified by people in your community
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Practice Inquiry Project module (CO50018)
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Reflecting Upon Leadership in the IB module (ED50047)
Establish your professional leadership philosophy. You will develop a reflective practice, and develop as a pedagogical leader
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Education for Sustainable Development module (ED50051)
You will be empowered to develop as sustainability educators by developing your competencies to implement ESD effectively.
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PGDE(P/S) Introduction to Learning and Teaching module (ED51072)
Learn the theoretical and practical foundations of teaching and learning, learn the essentials for being a primary or secondary teacher
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TESOL Curriculum and Instruction module (ED51073)
Develop an understanding of TESOL curriculum design. You will learn about English language teaching in the context of English for Speakers of Other Languages
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Critical Language Awareness and Practice in TESOL module (ED51074)
Learn about the English language. You will also develop pedagogical competence to teach English in TESOL contexts
Level 6
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DAppEdPsy Placement: Year 2 module (RD60003)
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