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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Primary Education & Teaching Studies (with foundation year)
Coventry University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Primary Education & Teaching Studies (with foundation year) course at Coventry University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
40
to include a minimum of one A2 level.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Coventry University. These students are taking Primary Education & Teaching Studies (with foundation year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Business Studies | C |
| Computer Science | C |
| Design and Technology | D |
| Fine Art | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X325
Here's what Coventry University says about its Primary Education & Teaching Studies (with foundation year) course.
The Primary Education and Teaching Studies BA (Hons) with foundation year course is designed to prepare you for the more traditional route onto a degree course in Primary Education and Teaching Studies, giving you a solid grounding for building a career in education and teaching.
The foundation year aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge relevant for progression onto a degree in health, social work, or social care in the statutory, voluntary, or private sectors. It sets a foundation for your journey to employment, creating great opportunities in health promotion and health development sectors through addressing health inequalities and tackling the damaging effects of smoking, alcohol, drugs and poor nutrition, in line with contemporary government initiatives.
The Primary Education and Teaching Studies BA (Hons) degree course aims to equip you to engage, motivate and inspire young learners in a wide range of schooling environments.
If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Primary Education and Teaching Studies. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Primary Education and Teaching Studies.
For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.
Source: Coventry University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Primary Education & Teaching Studies (with foundation year) at Coventry University.
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12 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
CU Group
Location
CU Scarborough | Scarborough
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Primary education
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
In the foundation – year one, the main study themes are: • Academic Skills for Health and Social Care • Working in the Health and Social Care Sector • Life Processes for Healthcare • Social Care Perspectives During the Primary Education & Teaching Studies degree part of the course, the main study themes are: Year Two • Child Development • Education Past and Present • Teaching and Learning in the Primary School • Children’s Literature Year Three • Theoretical Perspectives of Learning • Introduction to the Sociological Perspective of Education • Teaching the Core Curriculum • Research Methods Final Year • Inclusion in Special Education Settings • Creating the Curriculum • Science and the Wider Curriculum • Research Project
We may update modules to keep course content relevant, please check our website for the latest module information.
Coventry University student reviews
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3rd year
1 year ago
literally the biggest waste of time and money. all the good courses are full so good luck getting a place, all the arts courses are extremely underfunded and extremely politically charged. I've met multiple young people like me who have multiple jobs. wasted 36k, just get an apprenticeship
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
The student union is active but they are not very accommodating
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
The campus life is amazing . There are alot of events and activities that can be done.
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
The cost of living is not that high as most of this area is filled with students but the university fee is high
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
I recieved a lot of help from my lectures in the beginning and till now as they try to accommodate you as best as they can.
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
The facilities are amazing. The classes are well equipped and the library and hub is amazing.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Coventry University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Coventry University students who took the Primary Education & Teaching Studies (with foundation year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
97%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
68%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
90%
med
Assessment and feedback
90%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
low
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Coventry University. These students are taking Primary Education & Teaching Studies (with foundation year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Primary Education & Teaching Studies (with foundation year) at Coventry University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Coventry University graduates who took Primary Education & Teaching Studies (with foundation year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.6k
First year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Primary Education & Teaching Studies (with foundation year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Coventry University offers a quality learning experience, awarded a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Students benefit from excellent employability and careers support, as well as personalised success coaching from day one. Our modern facilities across the campus provide plenty of opportunities for hands‑on, practical learning.
With multiple start dates available throughout the year, you can begin your studies at a time that suits you. The campus is located in the heart of Coventry and is just a short 10‑minute walk from student accommodation, making day‑to‑day life simple and convenient.
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Come and see for yourself what it’s like to live and learn at our campus in the heart of Coventry. Chat to our staff and students to find out more about our courses, explore our campus and accommodation, and learn more about what support is available to you to make the most out of your time at uni. At our Open Days you can park for free and lunch is on us!
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