Information Technology for Education BSc (Hons)

This course develops your knowledge and skills in a broad range of IT areas and has been created specifically for those interested in a career in either ICT teaching, professional IT training or development of e-learning resources.

It is a highly flexible Single Honours degree, which you can customise to suit your particular areas of interest to explore how IT can transform conventional methods of learning.

You will be taught by computing and education specialists, who combine theory and practice in the use of and development of, learning technologies. It will offer you the opportunity to specialise in areas of IT such as information systems or web development and introduce you to the fundamentals of education and, in particular, how IT can be used in a learning environment.

This is a fascinating area where there is considerable investment being made and the opportunities for career progression for a well-qualified individual are excellent.

During the course you will hone your problem-solving skills as well as becoming adept at research and evaluation. You will become an expert in communication using IT, while building your ability to work as part of a team.

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UCAS code

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Information Technology for Education BSc (Hons) G5X1 BSc/ITEdT

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Study options

Single Honours
Opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in the USA, Canada, Europe, New Zealand or Australia

Get in touch

Richard Henson
Business School Admissions Tutor
01905 855397
r.henson@worc.ac.uk

John Gardener
Recruitment Tutor01905 855357
j.gardener@worc.ac.uk

Joanne Kuzma
Course Leader
01905 542023
j.kuzma@worc.ac.uk

For course specific information, such as module content, please contact course leader.

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

240 UCAS Tariff points and Grade C in GCSE English Language and Mathematics

Modules

Year 1
The Computing Professional
Introduction to Web Development
Database Applications
Foundation of Education
Education & Policy
Computing or Education option module

Year 2
Systems Analysis & Design
Systems Development
Making Sense of Education
ICT & Education
Two Computing option modules
Two Computing or Education option modules

Year 3
Professionalism in Context
Creative Web Design
Issues in ICT & Education
Computing option module
Education option module
IT for Education Project (over 2 semesters)

See the course module diagram

Assessment

Typically Computing lectures are three hours long. During this time, you will experience a range of learning activities intended to stimulate you and enable you to learn effectively.

Lectures usually begin with a classroom lesson that lasts around 45 minutes, introducing the underpinning concepts of a topic. You will be expected to participate here – by offering your opinion, by using an Electronic Voting System or by interrupting when you wish to challenge what the lecturer is suggesting.

The introductory lecture will usually be followed by a practical or a seminar session. In practical sessions you will develop software and systems using a range of development tools (e.g. Adobe CS3 Flash Professional, Adobe Dreamweaver, UnrealEngine2 Editor). In seminar sessions you may be asked to work with two or three other students on case studies which will enable you to explore the subject in greater depth. We believe that collaborative learning with your fellow students is very important.

Between lectures you will carry out further study - we adopt an ‘open door’ policy and you will be encouraged to seek the help of lecturers. Most class materials will uploaded to Blackboard (our VLE) before sessions and these materials can be downloaded at University or from anywhere with an internet connection. Many modules have set up on-line discussion facilities to enable you to collaborate with other students between sessions.

A wide variety of assessment methods are used including case studies, research projects, reports, presentations, development of software and systems and examinations.

Frances Mead

Student, Information Technology for Education BSc (Hons)

"I taught at the Worcester College of Technology and was always really interested in the relationship between learning and IT. I wanted to improve my knowledge and advance my career prospects, so I was delighted to hear that the University of Worcester was running this course. I think that IT is crucial for inclusive learning because everybody has the opportunity to learn, whoever they are and wherever they are!"

Academic department

Worcester Business School

“We champion an imaginative ethos that combines sound business principles with instinctive commercial drive. Our students ranked us in the top 5% of universities for ‘personal development’.”
Mark Richardson, Head of Worcester Business School

Employability

A variety of career paths will be open to you where you can put your newly attained Information Technology skills into practice within an education context. There will be a broad range of contexts to choose from including primary or secondary school teaching, adult education or even Information Technology training, development and consultancy work.

Course structure

Download our module diagrams document to view our course structures in detail. Click on the links in the contents to view a specific course, or browse the complete document for information on all our pathways.