“Thank you for your interest in the Education degree! Whatever the status of your application, I hope the following information will help prepare you for future studies in teaching, maybe even help you decide that Bury College University Centre is the place for you.”
Joanne Cherrie - Head of Curriculum for Early Years and Childcare
Joanne’s passion for education stems from a background in working with children and young people, before beginning a degree in Literature and Community Studies. Joanne then began teaching in the FE sector and community education before joining Bury College in the Childcare department. Joanne has been Head of Curriculum for Childcare for approximately 10 years. Joanne teaches on the BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families and is also programme lead for Teacher Education.
For those still thinking about their options, our current students have provided some reasons why they chose to pursue a university education:
Modules you may study include:
The course will be assessed via a range of methods, including seminars, essays, reports, presentations, role plays, and exams. You will be required to attend one weekly taught session on campus, and the rest of your study will be self-directed.
Discover a wide range of careers including:
Our friendly staff are happy to answer any questions you may have about your course or the University Centre. We can also put you in contact with your course tutor for a chat. Please email victoria.rowcroft@burycollege.ac.uk with any queries.
Bury College students have been participating in the Greater Manchester Colleges Skills Competition and have been rewarded for their hard work by finishing in the top two in several areas.
Are you a small business in Greater Manchester, or the surrounding area, looking to take on apprentices?
Since leaving us, William Hardman has travelled the world working as a self-employed video technician and camera operator in the music and live events industry.
In addition to excelling in her studies, a Bury College Sports student has been busy representing England in Athletics.
Students and staff from our Hair, Beauty, Barbering and Media Make-up courses have moved into our brand-new Hair and Beauty Centre.
As part of Love our Colleges Week 2024, we have been catching up with a range of students about what they love about Bury College and their plans for the future.