Education Studies

The Basics

Catherine Simon (Bath Spa University, UK)

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Routledge
11 November 2025

Philosophy & theory of education; Educational strategies & policy

Series: The Basics

What does it mean to be a student of education? This book offers an excellent introduction to the content and espoused purposes of Education Studies degree courses, both undergraduate and postgraduate.

Education Studies has shifted from simply the theory for teacher training to a popular university subject in its own right, with a wide array of literature and research. Covering core questions about who, where, and why education should take place, the book analyses diverse approaches to the Education Studies curriculum, the tension between theory and practice, and the employment opportunities offered for graduates of Education Studies.

The book will appeal to those considering a career in teaching or looking for enhanced professional development through engagement with degree level studies. It is also essential reading for students interested in the broader questions relating to education and society as well as those looking for careers in the wider education sector, including local government, charities, and cultural industries.

By: Catherine Simon (Bath Spa University UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781032833477
ISBN 10: 1032833475
Series: The Basics
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 11 November 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Catherine A. Simon is an experienced teacher and Visiting Research Fellow at Bath Spa University, PhD supervisor, and Education Studies consultant in Higher Education. Catherine is currently Chair of The International Education Studies Association (TIESA) and sits on the editorial boards of the Journal of Educational Management, Administration and Leadership (EMAL) and Management in Education (MiE). She is the co-editor of several books including, A Student’s Guide to Education Studies (2019), Leadership and Management for Education Studies (2023), and Placements and Work-based Learning in Education Studies (2017).

Reviews for Education Studies: The Basics

Catherine Simon tells the fascinating story of the growth of Education Studies into a new and popular university subject. Reaching beyond the confines of the National Curriculum and teaching, Catherine explores the international dimensions as well as the philosophical and political ideas that Education embraces. She shows why it is an important subject, not just for teachers but for so many professional roles in a global future. If you are wondering whether or not to go to university, this book tells you what is unique and special about a degree course. It’s ‘the Basics’, and much more! Stephen Ward, Emeritus Professor of Education, Bath Spa University.