BA Primary Education Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies is an undergraduate education degree focused on the theory, policy, and practice of teaching primary-age children. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes observation placements in local schools. The first year covers foundational concepts through modules such as English and the Arts in Primary Education, Journey Through Life: Stages of Human Development, Safeguarding and Wellbeing, Research Foundations, and The Power of Connection: Building Strong Educational Relationships. The second year examines classroom practice and social justice through STEM Pedagogy and Classroom Practice, Equity in Education: Understanding Identity and Social Justice, Learning Theories in Education, Educational Research Methods, and a Ruskin Module. The final year addresses advanced topics, inclusion, and leadership via Creative and Sustainable Pedagogies in Primary Humanities, Neurodiversity and Inclusion: Strategies for Effective Learning, Education in the Digital Age: Policy, Theory and Global Trends, and Leadership and Enterprise. Students also complete an independent Undergraduate Major Project in their final year.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required. Please note that in order to progress onto a Postgraduate Initial Teacher Training programme after this course, you will be required to have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade A*-C. Main 96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent). 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English Maths and Science. If English is not your first language you’ll be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Notes A maximum of 8 UCAS Tariff points may come from the Extended Project qualification at Grade B or above. If you have already achieved your Access to HE results and are unsure if we can consider you, please contact us. Please note that in order to progress onto a Postgraduate Initial Teacher Training programme after this course, you’ll be required to have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade A*-C. Alternatives UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted. Access to HE Diplomas are accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted. UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 270 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 78%
- London: 13%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 97%
- Access course: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- English and the Arts in Primary Education
- Journey Through Life: Stages of Human Development
- Safeguarding and Wellbeing
- Research Foundations
- The Power of Connection: Building Strong Educational Relationships
- Into ARU
- STEM Pedagogy and Classroom Practice
- Equity in Education: Understanding Identity and Social Justice
- Learning Theories in Education
- Educational Research Methods
- Ruskin Module
- Creative and Sustainable Pedagogies in Primary Humanities
- Neurodiversity and Inclusion: Strategies for Effective Learning
- Education in the Digital Age: Policy, Theory and Global Trends
- Leadership and Enterprise
- Undergraduate Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education Studies at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £31,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Education.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary Education Studies at Anglia Ruskin University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Primary Education Studies at Anglia Ruskin University?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Primary Education Studies at Anglia Ruskin University?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.