Education
Welcome to the Department of Education.
We're a friendly, supportive community studying the role of education in society and questioning how this system affects us all. Find out more about our courses and what it's like to be a student here with York Virtual Visit.
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Discover popular types of visual culture for children and young people. You will gain a deep understanding of children in film, television, drama, picture and comic books.
Explore what higher education is all about and learn tips for making the most of your university life and study.
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Things to look forward to when studying at the Department of Education
Posted by Emma York is widely known as one of the best places to live in the UK. In my experience, there is no question about it…
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Things to look forward to about Education at York
Posted by Helen Atmosphere The first thing I noticed about the Department of Education was the welcoming atmosphere. Soon after I started the lecturers arranged a mixer…
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Studying English in Education at York: A day in my life
Posted by Helen Rise and Shine… It’s Thursday, we’re almost there! We’re towards the end of Autumn Term, so by this point I am in a routine…
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3 Things to Look Forward to about Education at York
Posted by Nicole The staff I think the most important thing about any department is the staff. The staff within the Department of Education at York are…
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