BA Primary Education (2-year fast track)
Entry requirements
GCSE: English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or equivalent. In order to progress onto a QTS course with one of our trusted teacher training providers, you will also need Science at grade 4/C or equivalent (this can be achieved during your time with us). A level: 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. Excluding general studies. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in any subject. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26 overall. Other qualifications: Other combinations and non-A level qualifications are also considered.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, focusing on primary education and child development. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. This accelerated two-year programme includes work-based placements in primary settings and a summer placement module that can be completed internationally. Students complete a final-year dissertation involving original research.
Modules
- Introduction to Primary Education
- How Children Learn
- The Primary Curriculum: Introduction to the Core Subjects
- Theorising Professional Practice
- Professional Practice in the Classroom
- The Primary Curriculum: Introduction to the Foundation Subjects
- The Role of Technology in Primary Practice
- The Wider Role of the Primary Professional
- Learning Outside the Primary Classroom: Summer Placement
- An Introduction to International Primary Education
- Deepening Understanding of Primary Education
- A Critical Analysis of Teaching Pedagogy
- Dissertation
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Education
- Developing Subject Specialist Knowledge
- Sustainability in Education