 University of BirminghamThe School of Education is a research-led School and recognised as a leader in the field in the UK and internationally. The School aims to use existing areas of research and teaching excellence to sustain and enhance its reputation as one of the top three Schools’ of Education in the country. Excellence in both research and teaching has become the key to institutional success in higher education. The University of Birmingham defines its mission as a Research University, placing itself amongst the nation’s leading universities in the creation and communication of knowledge. As one of the University’s largest Schools, Education has a central role in advancing the research and teaching standing of the University. The School is one of the largest in the University with over 2300 full-time equivalent students from the UK and many other countries, 120 academic staff and 80 support staff. Reflecting its commitment to providing opportunities for lifelong learning, teaching programmes are characterised by diversity in levels of study, modes of study and programme content. Initial professional qualifications such as PGCE in both primary and secondary education and; a wide range of opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) to Masters level are part of the provision. Many of our professional development courses are offered through a range of part-time and full-time modes, including a major commitment to distance education. Significant opportunities for research-based study and research training opportunities through study for MPhil, EdD and PhD Degrees are available. This provision has recognition from the ESRC as a Mode A training provider and applicants can apply for ESRC studentship awards. The School has a long and distinguished tradition of research and scholarship across its academic areas with former School of Education achieving 5 ratings in the 1992, 1996 and 2001 Research Assessment Exercises. This commitment to being a national and international centre of excellence in research is a key element of the mission of the School. This is reflected in the research responsibilities of the Academic Divisions of the School, the orientation of the School’s strategic planning, its management structure, its staff development policies and staff support programmes. The School occupies two purpose-built sites in the University, occupying space on the Edgbaston campus and Selly Oak campus of the University. Both sites have access to high quality library and information services. On the Edgbaston site there is a library in the Education building that subscribes to about 300 specialist periodicals and contains approximately 75,000 volumes. On the Selly Oak site, the Orchard Learning Resources Centre (OLRC) has been designed to meet the requirements of more technologically-based approaches to information storage, retrieval and use. Undergraduate Courses Diploma of Higher Education [2 Years Duration]
Bachelor of Arts [3 Years Duration] School of Education, |
