Education and History

Course description

Education is an interesting field of study in its own right. You will learn about formal and informal education in relation to political and social issues. Studying history - the story of humanity through the ages - develops your knowledge of the past and gives you a better understanding of the present.

Why Education and History at Strathclyde?
Learn about the context in which we live today through some of the most important and interesting periods in UK and world history
Benefit from excellent teaching in a range of professionally relevant areas, such as problem-solving, communication, research methods and interpretation that enhance your employability
Develop your knowledge and understanding of the education systems of Scotland and beyond
Joint Honours Education graduates will be able to explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the PGDE).

Your Career
Our graduates will have opportunities to work in professions associated with education, for example, in law, psychology, journalism, the Civil Service, and the Museums Service. A joint Honours degree in Education and another subject will qualify you to apply for the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) course, either primary or secondary.

Subjects

• Humanities
• History
• Social sciences
• History (secondary teaching)
• Educational studies