Welcome to the Department of Education and Childhood Studies

We are home to cutting-edge researchers, innovative teaching and exceptional student experience and support, with a dedicated team who provide employability, academic and personal support.

All our education programmes are designed to allow students to gain a broad range of knowledge in areas pertaining to education, including the study of curriculum and pedagogy, leadership and management in education, additional learning needs, equality and diversity and parental engagement in education, among many others. Graduates have progressed on to a wide range of pathways, including teacher training programmes, postgraduate study, and employment in a variety of sectors and areas of work.