How much reading of academic research is required in an undergraduate education degree?
The amount depends on the university, country, and course design. An undergraduate education degree may require reading academic research, books, policy documents, and theoretical or empirical studies for lectures, assignments, and projects. Research-methods modules or a dissertation can involve more extensive reading.
Key points
- Reading may cover educational theory, classroom studies, learning sciences, policy, and evidence about teaching practice.
- Assignments may ask you to find, evaluate, reference, and compare sources rather than read every study in a field.
- Courses with a stronger research or academic focus may assign more journal articles than practice-focused routes.
Things to check
- Check the course handbook and module descriptions for the stated reading and assessment requirements.