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LEARNINGWITH IMPACTEducation Undergraduate Courses 2017
SOUTHA MPTON
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Reach your goals at Southampton by combining your ambition, your talent and our support.Choosing the right place to study is an important decision, with many factors to think about. Join us, an institution in the top one per cent of world universities* and a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. At Southampton you are taught by world-leading academics on courses that are designed around you. We get you ready for the global jobs market, while giving you a great student experience in a vibrant, diverse environment.
Southampton Education School has been ranked fourth in the UK in the Guardian 2017 University Guide. Our strengths in research have also been recognised, we came seventh for impact in the latest quality assessment – Research Excellence Framework 2014.
CHOOSE
SOUTHA MPTONContents04 Choose Southampton 06 What’s your ambition?08 Design your own education10 Our people12 Change the world14 Your student experience16 Accommodation18 Shape your future20 Course overview 22 Course information26 Applying and funding27 International Students28 Travel details30 How to find us *QS World University Ranking 2015/16
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CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON: A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
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Studying abroad: we have over 400 links
with 233 partners
in 54 countries around the world
INTENSIVE INTERACTION
Professor Melanie Nind’s research-based
approach is widely used and developing fundamental
communication in people with severe learning
difficulties or autism worldwide
We are an institution in the
TOP 1% of global
universities
The city of Southampton has a history of innovation and exploration. As a forward-thinking university, we uphold these values in our education and research; join us to forge your successful future.
Our students can study in 54 countries in Europe and across the world
Our 200,000 graduates are part of a network of professionals that covers 180 countries
Our academics make a difference on every continent
Our business, government and non-government organisation partners span the globe
We are part of the Worldwide Universities Network, a collaboration of knowledge from around the world
LOCAL INSIGHTS FOR A CHILEAN STUDENT “The cultural diversity of Southampton
Education School has shown me the many differences of our countries; however there is
similarity in our diversity as we all want to contribute to this world as educators.”
Teresa Ulloa Aviles, Undergraduate Study Abroad Student from Universidad de Santiago de Chile
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LEARNER DIVERSITY Associate Professor Kiki Messiou’s EU funded research proposes an innovative strategy for helping teachers respond positively to learner diversity by placing the emphasis on listening to the views of students. The research findings have spread widely around the world.
Education students are able to study at one of
our European partner universities, under the
Erasmus Scheme, in Germany, Netherlands,
Sweden and Turkey
EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONThe LifeLab programme, co-directed by Professor Marcus Grace and Dr Janice Griffiths, has a purpose-built classroom and lab at Southampton General Hospital, which school students visit to learn about the science behind their own health and the health of their future children
THE LESSON FROM CHINAPhD student Zhenzhen Miao’s research shows that the greater use of whole-class ‘interactive’ teaching in China helps primary pupils achieve at maths better than their peers in england
Educational research projects such as
LifeLab are being considered by
partners across the world.
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To find out moreabout Holly’s experience – and the one that could be waiting for you – visitwww.southampton.ac.uk/education/ourstudents
WHAT’S YOUR
AMBITION?BE AN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
“Throughout my time at secondary school I always wanted to have a career that would allow me to work with and improve the lives of young people; however I was not sure that I wanted to train as a teacher. I began studying Psychology at A level and feel in love with this incredibly diverse discipline.
Southampton is one of the few universities to offer a joint honours Education and Psychology degree that is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Studying Education together with Psychology has given my degree a focus and direction. The course is designed to be very flexible, allowing students to adapt their studies to their passions and interests. For example, I have chosen to study modules on special educational needs and autism along with modules that include a school placement.
After I graduate, I plan to work as a learning support assistant with children who have special educational needs. This experience in an educational setting will allow me to apply to study a doctorate in Educational Psychology, with the hope of becoming a registered Educational Psychologist.”
Holly Curl BSc Education and Psychology Academic President, Education 2015/16
CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON:DESIGN YOUR OWN EDUCATIONYour course offers you breadth as well as depth
Be independent and shape your course
As well as attending lectures and seminars, you can access many lectures and learning resources on the move
We work with you to make programmes more flexible
Take advantage of the Southampton opportunity; get involved in many extra-curricular activities to enhance your experience
Your courses are developed and taught by world experts.
Optional modules outside
your area of study
Advice from your personal
tutor
INNOVATIVE LEARNING
Study abroad
Option to learn a language
for free available to all
students
Small group
teaching
Experiential learning Interactive
online discussions
Online assessment
Group project work
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Wi-Fi across all our
campuses
Meet people from more than 135 countries
Socialise in our bars and cafés
Join one of over 350 clubs and societies
Work placement opportunities
or experience an internship
Become a community
volunteer
Become a student
ambassador
Our graduates are targeted by the
top 100 graduate recruiters
in the country
Network with top
employers at careers fairs
3 million books, journals and reports in
our libraries
50,000 e-books
SOCIAL LIFE
Our Enabling Services team
provides support when you
need it
GET AHEAD FOR YOUR
CAREER
24-HOUR ACCESS TO
VIRTUAL LEARNING
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Find out morewww.southampton.ac.uk/ choice
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ADRIAN HALNAN
PRINCIPAL TEACHING FELLOW AND DIRECTOR
OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Adrian is interested in the effective use of technology to enhance learning and developing understanding of
innovations in learning and teaching.
OUR PEOPLE
Southampton people have a passion to change the world through their research and collaborations with global partners
Our lecturers push the boundaries of knowledge
You are taught differently; our research informs your education
Studying with our world-leading academics gives you the edge
You are involved with important research as it unfolds
Join us and share our knowledge to gain your advantage
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PROFESSOR SARAH PARSONSSPECIALISING
IN AUTISM AND INCLUSION
Sarah researches evidence-based practices for children with autism and SEN using innovative technologies for
supporting inclusion, collaboration, and communication.
PROFESSOR DAVID REYNOLDS
SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPROVEMENT
EXPERTDavid developed the Numeracy Strategy,
worked on the Literacy Strategy and advises policymakers in England and Wales on
effectiveness and improvement.
DR MARIA KAPAROU LECTURER AND
ASSISTANT PROGRAMME DIRECTOR (BSc Education)
Maria’s main research interest includes educational leadership and management, with a focus on how instructional leaders
support professional learning and build leadership capacity
for improvement.
DAVID GALBRAITHLECTURER AND
ASSISTANTPROGRAMME DIRECTOR
(BSc Education andPsychology)
David researches the psychology of writing; how we teach writing, how to use
it as a tool for science learning and the effects of dyslexia. Find out more
www.southampton.ac.uk/ education/staff
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CHANGE THE WORLD
New ways to beat the bully Schools are using a variety of techniques to combat bullying. Southampton Education School Professor Daniel Muijs is researching how the behaviour of other children affects what happens between the bully and his/her victim. Do they encourage bullying behaviour by laughing at it, discourage by telling bullies to stop or do they just stand by and do nothing?
He is also investigating how teachers can intervene to change the dynamics through group work in the classroom addressing their pupils’ social, emotional and thinking skills. First results are positive with reports of better emotional literacy, empathy and tolerance along with improved conflict management skills
DOING NOTHING?
How can other children help or hinder bullies
FOCUSING ON THE
CLASSROOMReducing bullying behaviour
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Find out morewww.southampton.ac.uk/ researchfacilities
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YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCEOur six campuses all offer a friendly, vibrant and diverse atmosphere for work and leisure.
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Campuses
Highfield Campus caters for most of our academic courses. Incorporating state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, it boasts new and refurbished student facilities such as the Students’ Union and the Jubilee Sports Centre.
Avenue Campus houses a state-of-the-art £3m Archaeology Building and is located on the edge of Southampton Common, a short walk from Highfield.
The University’s collaboration with Lloyd’s Register represents one of the largest business partnerships with any single university in the world. Our new Southampton Boldrewood Innovation Campus is the result of this partnership and is home to the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute
Southampton General Hospital is home to University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and is a major centre for teaching and research in association with the University.
The National Oceanography Centre Southampton is our waterfront campus and is one of the world’s leading research centres for the study of ocean and earth sciences.
Winchester School of Art is located 12 miles north of Southampton, in
Winchester city centre. The campus provides purpose designed studios and workshops, an extensive specialist library, Students’ Union facilities, a café and a well-stocked art supplies shop.
Our branch campus for engineering is in EduCity, Iskandar in Malaysia and benefits from innovative world-class facilities for engineering and full access to the learning resources at our UK campuses. It offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study in a safe international environment.
Social life
Run by students for students, the Students’ Union offers a wide range of services and opportunities for you to get the most out of your free time.
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Find out morewww.southampton.ac.uk/life
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01 Avenue Campus02 National Oceanography
Centre Southampton03 Well-equipped kitchens04 The Bridge Bar05 Try Taekwondo
Accommodation
Get the best out of your student life; stay in one of our 6,800 student rooms in halls. You can choose from a range of room types that includes a new development of over 1,400 rooms in Southampton city centre.
Live in either self-catered halls of residence with well-equipped communal kitchens, or part-catered accommodation where you enjoy the benefits of breakfast and evening meals throughout the week, plus some other meals at the weekend.
If you are a registered first-year undergraduate student new to the University, starting a full-time course, with no dependants, you will be guaranteed an offer of halls accommodation as long as you fulfil the full criteria of the guarantee, which includes applying before 1 August.
To uphold the guarantee, in years of exceptional demand we may offer accommodation in a twin shared room at the start of the academic year for a short period of time.
For more information on our guarantee to you, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/guarantee
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You can socialise with friends in one of our bars or cafés on campus and in our halls of residence, as well as in the city of Southampton
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ACCOMMODATION
Get the best out of your student life: stay in one of our 6,800 student rooms in halls.
You can choose from a range of room types that includes a new development of over 1,400 rooms in Southampton city centre.
Take advantage of our guaranteed offer* of accommodation, for new first-year undergraduate students.
Live in either self-catered halls of residence with well-equipped communal kitchens, or part-catered accommodation where you enjoy the benefits of breakfast and evening meals throughout the week, plus some other meals at the weekend.
Benefits of halls accommodation include: – a great student community
– good value and competitive prices that include utility bills, internet and a unilink bus pass
– unilink connects all our Southampton halls sites with our Southampton campuses
– facilities include common rooms, bars, launderettes, computer rooms, barbecue areas and much more
– out of hours support and advice from the Residences Support Service
– 24-hour security and CCTV on all sites
*Our guarantee to you
If you are a registered first-year undergraduate student new to the University, starting a full-time course, with no dependants, you will be guaranteed an offer of halls accommodation as long as you fulfil the full criteria of the guarantee, which includes applying before 1 August.
To uphold the guarantee, in years of exceptional demand we may offer accommodation in a twin shared room at the start of the academic year for a short period of time.
You also have the opportunity to apply for continuing years in halls. Although this cannot be guaranteed, we will always offer students accommodation if we have the availability.
For more information on our guarantee to you, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/accommodation/guarantee
Private rented accommodation
Private rented accommodation is available in Southampton and Winchester as an alternative to halls.
We are a core partner in the Southampton Accreditation Scheme for Student Housing (SASSH), which only advertises properties where the landlord agrees their property complies with SASSH safety and quality standards.
How to apply
Our guidance and applying for accommodation timeline, make the process as easy for you as possible.
You can apply for your accommodation when you have received your formal offer of study with your student identification number, the eight-digit number given to you by the University. Find out more and apply at www.southampton.ac.uk/accommodation/apply
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017Accommodation application opens and goes live online
1 AUGUST 2017New students must have applied for accommodation before this date
MIDDLE OF SEPTEMBER 2017Allocation of rooms completed
JUNE 2017Allocation and offer of rooms starts for deferred students and students with unconditional offers, who have applied for accommodation before 31 May 2017
MIDDLE OF AUGUST 2017After A level results, allocation of rooms to all students begins
23-24 SEPTEMBER 2017Moving in weekend!
APPLICATION TIMELINE
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01 Green and spacious gardens02 Internet connections in all rooms03 Plenty of social and outdoor spaces04 Excellent facilities
Find out morewww.southampton.ac.uk/life
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Our halls of residence sites have a great community feel; facilities range from common rooms, bars and launderettes to computer rooms and barbecue areas
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CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON: SHAPE YOUR FUTURE
* The Graduate Market in 2016; produced by High Fliers Research ** Complete University Guide, 2016
Our graduates benefit from excellent pathways to many professional career options
Some have embarked on interesting and challenging careers in the education sector and allied professions such as human resources and marketing.
Others continue their studies by going into Masters courses.
Another popular career choice is to start teacher training by enrolling for a PGCE to teach in primary schools or potentially for a PGCE in Further Education (QTLS).
An undergraduate degree from Southampton Education School could be your first step to a senior role in many fields.
Southampton fast-tracks your ambitions We prepare you for future challenges not
yet imagined and jobs not yet thought of
We are among the top 20 UK universities targeted by the largest number of top 100 graduate recruiters*
In the most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) statistics, 94 per cent of graduates whose destinations were known were in employment and/or further study
We are in the top 25 UK universities for graduate prospects**
We are privileged to have four University Service Units offering unrivalled opportunities for personal development through leadership and skills training, all of which are fully transferable to civilian careers
Southampton gives you the opportunity to: Take advantage of our commercial
partnerships through work placements, internships and volunteering
Gather evidence of your achievements through our programme of personal development to complement your academic study
Network with top employers at our careers events
Build your entrepreneurial skills by engaging with our Student Enterprise programme
Get advice from our graduates about future careers
Specialise further with one of our postgraduate courses and gain a more in-depth knowledge of your subject to realise your ambitions
Connect with a mentor from your target career path via our Insider Mentoring Programme
A degree from Southampton opens doors to career opportunities.
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Specialise further with
a postgraduate degree Careers
information, advice and guidance
Find out more www.southampton.ac.uk/careers
OPPORTUNITIES
Presentations and workshops
Career mentoring
Work placements
& internships
Careers fairs
Volunteering
Network with top
employers
Enterprise
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7thin the UK
for research impact*
*Research Excellence Framework 2014
We have been ranked
4thin the UK in
the Guardian 2017
COURSE OVERVIEW
Build a solid foundation for careers in teaching and wider roles in education with our challenging and flexible degrees
Prepare for a career across many stages of Education
Explore key topics such as social justice and inclusion, digital literacies and international perspectives of education
Benefit from small-group teaching and our personal tutor system
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Designed as BSc rather than BA programmes, the courses focus on the rigorous, scientific nature of education. You’ll develop the capacity to assess situations, identify problems and evaluate solutions, skills that are attractive to employers in the education sector and beyond.
Course structure
As part of the normal quality and improvement cycle the degree programmes will be validated again in the Autumn of 2016. What follows represents some of the developments and improvements that are expected (see page 26 for further information regarding validation). In each year of study, you can expect to take seven single and one double module across the two semesters. The double module in the final year focusses on developing and researching your dissertation and it runs across both semesters. You can build your own course by choosing from the optional education modules, or, if you are studying the combined honours programme, from the relevant year’s BSc Psychology degree modules. All students have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge further by studying modules from another subject area.
First year
Compulsory modules in the first year give you a thorough understanding of key education topics. Single honours students can also choose one optional module in semester two. If you are studying the combined honours course all first year modules are compulsory.
Second year
Single honours students are expected to study a compulsory double module dealing with research in preparation for the final-year dissertation. You can select the remainder according to your interests. For combined honours students, you can expect some flexibility and choice.
Final year
In your final year, you’ll undertake a dissertation (or, if you are a joint honours student, you could choose to conduct an extended psychology-based research project). You select your remaining modules as options based on your interests and module availability.
How will you study?
Your studies will include formal class time in lectures, seminars, workshops and practical sessions, as well as independent work comprising directed study, reading, assessment preparation and revision. You will also have one-to-one tutorials and you may meet with other students to study or support one another through peer discussion.
How will you be assessed?
Assessment methods vary throughout the courses. Some modules have coursework that you complete during teaching weeks and some have exams. Others have a mix of assessment methods, such as a presentation during teaching weeks and an exam at the end of the semester.
A dynamic learning environment
We never lose sight of the fact that students are individuals. Our emphasis on small-group teaching and our personal tutor system contribute to a student-focused, supportive and friendly environment. Established in 2011, the courses have benefited from a fresh approach to curriculum design, teaching methods and assessment.
Personalising your degree
As well as taking compulsory modules that give you a strong foundation in key education topics, you can choose from a wide range of optional education or psychology modules.
In addition, we have introduced exciting changes to our single honours programmes to enable you to tailor your degree to your needs. You will be able to choose a minor subject to go alongside your main degree.
Our degree programmes explore some of the fundamental aspects of life – how people learn throughout their lives and the impact of contemporary issues on education, learning and life chances. You’ll gain a thorough grounding in educational policy, theories of teaching and learning and psychology. You’ll also have the opportunity to study various facets of education, such as the use of IT in the classroom, curriculum design, lifelong and workplace learning, international education systems and policy and practice relating to special educational needs.
Further informationFor more details about our courses visit www.southampton.ac.uk/education/ug
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Course overview
Taught by our education specialists, our undergraduate degrees will inspire students who want to explore opportunities across the wide world of education.
Our modules normally taught by research-active academics at the peak of their careers will introduce you to all aspects of the subject, providing the key knowledge and skills you will need to succeed in your careers. You can then choose from our good range of optional modules to pursue your own interests either from Education, or partner disciplines in Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences or in other areas of the University through our flexible Curriculum Innovation Programme. You could learn a language, spend time in the workplace or even study abroad.
Typical course content Module names may change as part of validation process, see page 26
Our modules cover a broad spectrum of contemporary issues, from the comparative study of education systems worldwide to policy and practice relating to social justice and inclusion.
BSc (Hons)EDUCATION
Programme structure
Year one | Typical compulsory modules
– Contemporary Education Issues, Problems and Policies
– An Introduction to Teaching Teachers
– An Introduction to Learning
– Education in other countries
– Curriculum Design
Typical optional modules
– Primary Education: systems and structures
– Secondary Education: Systems and Structure
Year two | Compulsory modules
– Research Methods in Education: a double module
Typical optional modules
– Employability
– Lifelong Learning: Systems and Structures
– Learners and Learning
– Leading and Managing Education
– Early Years Education: Systems and Structures
– Cognitive Psychology in Education
– Flexible degree structure with freedom to create your own personal module ‘pathways’
– Covers the full spectrum, from early years to post-compulsory and lifelong learning
– Southampton Education School ranked seventh in the UK for research impact (REF, 2014)
– Gain excellent research/enquiring skills useful in multiple occupations
– Emphasis on small-group teaching and personal tutor system
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Key information
T: +44 (0)23 8059 2619E: [email protected]
To download brochure www.southampton.ac.uk//ug
Find out more
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Programme Director: Mr Adrian C Halnan
UCAS code: X300
Start date: September 2017
Duration: 3 years
Fees: See www.southampton.ac.uk/fees
Typical offers require the following
A levels: ABB
IB: 32 points, 16 at higher level
EPQ: BBB with grade A in the extended project qualification
Intake: 25
Average applicants per place: 6-8
Language requirements: IELTS: 6.5, with minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. Applicants from outside the UK who do not meet current entry requirements may be able to join the International Foundation Year.
Selection process: UCAS application
Our typical entry requirements may be subject to change. Before you apply, please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/entryreq
Career opportunities
Our graduates go on to become primary school teachers following a PGCE (including School Direct) and may be eligible for PGCE Further Education Learning and Skills; and social or educational researchers. They also find employment in local government departments, educational and community development, educational welfare, and education-related work with voluntary organisations including work overseas.
“Most of our education lectures have between 15 and 25 students, which means there is a lot more scope to interact with lecturers and other students. It makes us feel more comfortable to express our opinions.”Koura StuartBSc Education, second year
Year three | Core modules
– Dissertation
Typical optional modules
– Advanced Research Methods
– Health and Wellness Education: Systems and Structures
– Autism Spectrum Disorders
– Social Justice and Inclusive Education
– Current Issues in teaching and learning in schools
– Sociology of Education
For further information and course modules:www.southampton.ac.uk/education/ugcourses
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Typical course content Module names may change as part of validation process, see page 26
Our modules cover a broad spectrum of contemporary issues, from the comparative study of education systems worldwide to policy and practice relating to social justice and inclusion.
Programme structure
Year one | Core modules
– Contemporary Education Issues, problems & policies
– Introduction to Psychology
– Research Methods and data analysis 1
– New double Education module
– Individual Differences
– Special Educational Needs
– Behavioural Neuroscience
– Personality and Intelligence
Year two | Core modules
– Research Methods in Education & Psychology
– Social Psychology
– Developmental Psychology
– Cognitive Psychology in Education (Compulsory for BPS)
Typical optional modules
– Lifelong Learning: Systems and Structures
– Leading and Managing Education
– Early Years Education: Systems and Structures
– Learners and Learning
BSc (Hons) EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY
– Flexible degree structure with the freedom to create your own personal module ‘pathways’
– Focus on teaching, how children learn, and education policy/practice
– Gain excellent research/enquiring skills useful in multiple occupations
– Southampton Education School ranked seventh in the UK for research impact (REF, 2014)
– Accredited by the British Psychological Society
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Key information
T: +44 (0)23 8059 2619E: [email protected]
To download brochure www.southampton.ac.uk//ug
Find out more
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Programme Director: Mr Adrian C Halnan
UCAS code: CX83
Start date: September 2017
Duration: 3 years
Fees: See www.southampton.ac.uk/fees
Typical offers require the following
A levels: AAB
IB: 34 points, 17 at higher level
EPQ: ABB with grade A in the extended project qualification
Intake: 22
Average applicants per place: 6-8
Language requirements: IELTS: 6.5, with minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. Applicants from outside the UK who do not meet current entry requirements may be able to join the International Foundation Year.
Selection process: UCAS application
Our typical entry requirements may be subject to change. Before you apply, please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/entryreq
Career opportunities
Our graduates go on to become teachers following a PGCE (including School Direct), and social or educational researchers. Some teach in post-compulsory sector and others find employment in local government, educational and community development, educational welfare, and education-related work with voluntary organisations and overseas. They are eligible, following postgraduate training, for the full range of psychology professions, including health, counselling, educational and occupational psychology.
“This year in Southampton has offered me a myriad of opportunities and experience ranging from career and business advice, student union involvement, volunteer research experience and part time ambassador opportunities, not to mention the ongoing student-staff meetings to further enhance the course. As a result, I feel confident about the year ahead!”Thomas FaheyBSc Education and Psychology, second year
Year three | Core modules
– Advanced Research Methods (compulsory for BPS pathway)
– Either Dissertation (double module) or Empirical Project: Literature Review & Empirical Project: Research Paper
Typical optional modules
– Current Issues in teaching and learning in schools
– Advanced Research Methods
– Health and Wellness Education: Systems and Structures
– Autism Spectrum Disorders
– Social Justice and Inclusion Education
– Sociology of Education
For further information and course modules:www.southampton.ac.uk/education/ugcourses
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How and when to apply – Applications should be submitted via
UCAS (www.ucas.com)
– Our institution code is S27 and our code name is SOTON
– Read our Admissions Policy on our website
– The deadline for medicine is 15 October
– The deadline for all other programmes for UK and EU applicants is 15 January
– For international applicants, the deadline is 30 June, although we strongly advise you to apply as early as possible as some courses may no longer have vacancies after the January deadline
– UCAS will automatically forward your application to us and we will let you know when we have received it. For more information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/apply
Tuition fees and funding
The University will set fees for 2017/18 when the government establishes limits for tuition fees. For 2016/17, the University set the tuition fee for UK students at £9,000 and we offer a large number of generous fee waivers and bursaries for eligible students.
For UK students from lower income families, these financial packages will be based on household income supplied to us by the Student Loans Company.
Your tuition fee may cover compulsory course costs, such as field trips and laboratory clothing; however a contribution may be necessary towards certain elements*. Please check with the Admissions team for more details.
Visit our website for the latest information on tuition fees before you submit your UCAS form for entry in the 2017/18 academic year. Students who have applied for a deferred place in 2016/17 will be eligible for the 2017/18 tuition fees and support.
If you are a UK student you can apply for loans to help pay for both fees and maintenance. For more details, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/money
Channel Islands/ Isle of Man student fees
Fees are set by the islands’ governments and UK universities are notified of the levels in the spring prior to the academic session in which students commence their programme of study.
International student fees for 2017
All programmes (including Foundation Year) in Arts, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences and Mathematics (excluding Geography and Psychology): £16,054 per year.
All programmes (excluding Foundation Year) in Engineering, Science, first- and second-year Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Geography and Psychology: £19,725 per year.
Third-, fourth- and fifth-year Medicine: £40,230 per year.
Engineering and Science Foundation Year: £16,800 per year
Fixed fees
International students commencing their programme of study in 2017, will pay the same fixed fee for each year of their programme, with the exception of programmes where a combination of clinical and non-clinical fees apply.
In these instances, the non-clinical fixed fee will apply for years one and two, and the clinical fixed fee will apply for the remainder of the programme.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a variety of scholarships and progression awards to the most talented students across our subject areas. For full eligibility criteria and up-to-date information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/scholarships
We also offer a range of bursaries designed to help UK undergraduate students in the most financial need. For more details and up-to-date information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/bursaries
Courses subject to validation
Validation is a process by which the University approves programmes of study. Any taught degree leading to a University of Southampton award is required to go through programme validation. For full validation process, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/validation
Visit days
Once provisional offers have been made, prospective students and their guests will be invited to attend education visit days.
APPLYING AND FUNDING
We realise that going to university is a significant investment, so we’ll ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.
Find out morewww.southampton.ac.uk/feesT: +44 (0)23 8059 4732
*some practice based modules will require a DBS check which will need to be financed by the student
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Living and studying in a different country has its own unique challenges. We make student entry straightforward, offer attractive scholarships to eligible applicants, help you settle into your new life and advise you on all aspects of living in the UK.
Our network of services and advisors ensure that your studies and life at Southampton is as productive and stress-free as possible.
International Office
Staff from our International Office attend educational exhibitions around the world as well as making numerous visits overseas and to colleges in the UK. If you are unable to visit us in Southampton, make sure you book an appointment to meet us at one of the exhibitions or join us on a virtual open day.
You will find a quick introduction to the University on our website, which is available in other languages. You can also view web pages with specific information for students from over 50 countries.
To join us on a virtual open day, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/virtualopenday
Welcome Programme
In September each year, we arrange Welcome Programme, which helps you settle into life here. The week includes general events to introduce you to our facilities, subject-specific events to begin your academic induction and a range of social and cultural activities.
During the week, you will meet other
undergraduate students and explore the University and the city, so that you know where to worship, relax and shop. You will also meet current international students who will be able to give you good advice.
Meet and Greet
We organise a free Meet and Greet service for all new international and EU students in September each year. Our representatives meet you at Heathrow or Gatwick Airport and transport you directly to your accommodation. You can register for both the Service and the Welcome Programme from July on our website.
Visas
Before you join us, find out about the UK’s immigration procedures. Do this well in advance of your arrival in the UK. Our website provides information on student visas, police registration, working in the UK and has links to other useful websites.
For more information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/visa
International scholarships
We offer a number of subject-specific scholarships and bursaries to international students. These are based on academic merit and vary depending on the subject.
English language requirements
All our programmes are taught in English and all applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability to express themselves in the English language to a sufficient standard. Applicants not holding a GCSE in
English at grade C (or equivalent) may
take one of our approved Secure English Language Tests (SELTs). These currently include IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson PTE (Academic), the Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency tests, and the Trinity College London ISE test.
Pre-sessional programmes
The University offers a wide range of pre-sessional programmes for international students who are planning to come to the UK for undergraduate or postgraduate study at the University of Southampton.
These programmes will help you develop the English language skills you will need to follow a degree course or undertake research at a British university. For more information, please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/presessional
For students considering short term study gaining Educational Credits other arrangements may be possible. Please enquire at [email protected]
Join us and students from more than 135 different countries at Southampton.
Find out morewww.southampton.ac.uk/internationalT: +44 (0)23 8059 9699
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TRAVEL DETAILS
Southampton has excellent transport links with the rest of the UK and internationally, by road, rail, sea and air.
By road
Our Southampton and Winchester campuses are well connected to the national road network. The M3 links Southampton and Winchester directly to London. For Southampton campuses, exit the M3 at junction 14 and follow signs for Southampton (A33). Follow the A33 into Bassett Avenue and follow signs to University campuses.
For Winchester School of Art, exit the M3 at junction nine or 10 and follow signs to the campus.
The M27 is one of the major road links along the south coast of England and passes Southampton to the north. For the University, leave the M27 at junction five (Southampton Airport) and follow signs to University campuses.
Satellite navigation
When travelling by car, please use the following postcodes in satellite navigation devices:
For Southampton Highfield Campus, use SO17 1BJ
For Avenue Campus, use SO17 1BF
For the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, use SO14 3ZH
For Southampton General Hospital, use SO16 6YD
For Winchester School of Art, use SO23 8DL
By air
Southampton Airport is about 20 minutes from the Southampton campuses by bus or taxi. There is a full UK domestic service, as well as flights to mainland Europe, including Schiphol Amsterdam, and the Channel Islands. If you are arriving in the UK via London Gatwick or London Heathrow airports, you can reach Southampton by road, bus, coach and rail.
By bus
We run the award-winning unilink bus service that connects our Southampton campuses with all the major transport links in the city. You can buy tickets at the unilink office or you can buy tickets on the bus.
Downloadable for iPhone, the SotonBus App allows you to view bus and route information from all major bus operators in the Southampton area. With GPS positioning, you can find your nearest bus stop, plan routes and save frequently used bus stops for easy access.
By coach
National Express runs the 032 service to London Victoria Coach Station and the 203 service to London Heathrow Airport, both via the Highfield Campus.
For timetable information, visit www.nationalexpress.com
By rail
Southampton and Winchester are well served by mainline railway stations – Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway and Winchester. Fast trains from London and Bournemouth/Weymouth stop at all three stations, and the typical journey times to London Waterloo from Southampton Central and Winchester are an hour and 20 minutes and an hour, respectively. Winchester School of Art is a 15 minute walk from Winchester train station. The unilink frequent bus service (U1), connects into the Southampton Airport Parkway and Southampton Central train services, via the University.
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With up to seven buses an hour and major routes providing a bus every ten minutes in peak times, unilink connects you with your accommodation, our campuses and major transport hubs in Southampton
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HOW TO FIND US
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TERMS & CONDITIONSThe University’s Charter, Statutes, Regulations and Policies are set out in the University Calendar and can be accessed online at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk
Terms of useThis brochure does not constitute an offer or invitation by the University of Southampton to study at Southampton. This brochure provides an overview of the University and life at Southampton, along with information about all the undergraduate programmes available at the time of publication. It is provided for information purposes only. Relevant weblinks are shown throughout the brochure. Please also consult the programme information online for further details or for any changes that have appeared since first publication of the brochure.
The information contained in the brochure, welcome guides or on our websites is subject to change and may be updated by the University from time to time to reflect intellectual advances in the subject, changing requirements of professional bodies and changes in academic staff members’ interests and expertise. Changes may also occur as a result of monitoring and review by the University, external agencies or regulators.
1. Change or discontinuance of programmesThe University of Southampton will use all reasonable efforts to deliver advertised programmes and other services and facilities in accordance with the descriptions set out in the brochure, student handbooks, welcome guides and website. It will provide students with the tuition and learning support and other services and facilities so described with reasonable care and skill.
We undertake a continuous review of our programmes, services and facilities to ensure quality enhancement. We are also largely funded through public and charitable means and are required to manage these funds in an efficient and cost-effective way for the benefit of the whole of the University community. We therefore, reserve the right where necessary:
– to alter the timetable, location, number of classes, content or method of delivery of programmes of study and/or examination processes, provided such alterations are reasonable;
– to make reasonable variations to the content and syllabus of programmes of study (including in relation to placements);
– to suspend or discontinue programmes of study (for example, because a key member of staff is unwell or leaves the University);
– to make changes to our Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, policies and procedures which we reasonably consider necessary (for example, in the light of changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators). Such changes if significant will normally come into force at the beginning of the following academic year or, if fundamental to the programme, will normally come into force with effect from the next cohort of students;
– to close programmes of study or to combine or merge them with others (for example, because too
few students apply to join the programme for it to be viable).
If the University closes, discontinues or combines a programme of study or otherwise changes a programme of study significantly (the “Change”), the University will inform applicants (or students where relevant) affected by the Change at the earliest possible opportunity.
a If the Change comes into force before the University has made an offer of a place or before an applicant has accepted an offer of a place, an applicant will be entitled to withdraw his or her application, without any liability to the University, by informing the University in writing within a reasonable time of being notified of the Change.
b. If the Change comes into force after an offer has been accepted but prior to the student enrolling, the student may either:
(i) withdraw from the University and be given an appropriate refund of tuition fees and deposits, or
(ii) transfer to another available programme (if any) as may be offered by the University for which the student is qualified.
If in these circumstances the student wishes to withdraw from the University and to apply for a programme at a different university, the University shall use its reasonable endeavours to assist the student.
c. If the Change comes into force after a student has enrolled, the University will use reasonable endeavours to teach the programme out but cannot guarantee to do so. If the University cannot teach out a programme of study, it will use its reasonable endeavours to facilitate the transfer of a student to an equivalent programme for which the student is qualified and which has places available within the University or at a different university.
2. Changes to services or facilities The University will make available to students such learning support and other services and facilities as it considers appropriate, but may vary what it provides from time to time (for example, the University may consider it desirable to change the way it provides library or IT support).
3. Financial or other lossesThe University will not be held liable for any direct or indirect financial or other losses or damage arising from such closures, discontinuations, changes to or mergers of any programme of study, service or facility.
Upon acceptance by an applicant of an offer of a place at the University, the relationship between the applicant and the University becomes contractual. When the contract is formed between the student and the University it will last for the relevant academic year only unless the student withdraws from the programme or the programme is terminated. Please note: the right of a student to withdraw from a programme of study under the provisions set out in paragraph 1(b) above following a Change, are in addition to any statutory rights of
cancellation that may exist under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. In entering into that contract, the terms of the contract will not be enforceable by any person not a party to that contract under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
Force majeureThe University will not be held liable for any loss, damage or expense resulting from any delay, variation or failure in the provision of programmes of study, services or facilities arising from circumstances beyond the University’s reasonable control, including (but not limited to) war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, interruption in power supplies or other services for any reason, fire, boycott and telecommunications failure.
In the event that such circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the University arise, it will use all reasonable endeavours to minimise disruption as far as it is practical to do so provided that such endeavours do not undermine the University’s Quality Assurance requirements.
Admissions Policy and Complaints The University will assess applications in line with its then current Admissions Policy. The Admissions Policy, current at the time of publication, is published online and is available at www.southampton.ac.uk The Admissions Policy is reviewed at least annually.
Applicants may raise complaints related to admissions under the University’s Regulations Governing Complaints from Applicants, which can be found in the Calendar at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk
Further information about, or clarification of, these procedures is available from Admissions Team, Student and Academic Administration, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, email: [email protected].
Data ProtectionDuring the application procedure, the University will be provided with personal information relating to the applicant. An applicant’s personal data will be held and processed by the University in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
© University of Southampton 2016A copy of this brochure and the University’s current information for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties can be made available, on request, in alternative formats, such as electronic, large print, Braille or audio, and, in some cases, other languages.
Published and produced by Communications and Marketing. Photographs courtesy of: Jon Banfield, and staff and students of the University.
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