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Primary Education Studies (Accelerated)

University College Birmingham

UCAS Code: X200 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,C

UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.

Access to HE Diploma

D:15

You will need a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points. A minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSEs: Please note all GCSE qualifications must have been achieved prior to applying for this course. Applications submitted without these requirements will not be considered. GCSE/IGCSE maths, English language and science grades A*-C/9-4 (no equivalence).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

You will need a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points

UCAS Tariff

112

Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email [email protected].

About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time (intensive) | 2024

Subject

Primary education

**OVERVIEW**
**Do you have a passion to pursue a career in education? Are you interested in working with children in schools and other learning environments, or even becoming a teacher? Our accelerated Primary Education Studies degree offers you the chance to gain an in-depth understanding of how children learn and how primary education has developed, both in the UK and worldwide.**

Focusing on the development of children aged three to 11, this primary education course examines four key areas – practitioner identity, the child as a learner, the learning environment and political and cultural context – to give you both a theoretical and practical understanding of learning and teaching within a range of settings. You will learn how educational policies and curricula are developed and gain the skills to work collaboratively in a range of roles, as well as undertaking placements in a variety of environments.

Giving you a full undergraduate degree in just two years, this accelerated course offers a swift route for you to progress onto qualified teacher training. It also opens the doors to a wide range of other career opportunities, from working in primary schools, museums, cultural institutions and charities to educational research.

- **PGCE Progression with University of Warwick** – Students who complete our Primary Education Studies degree course will be offered a guaranteed interview (subject to basic entry criteria) for Primary/Early Years PGCE courses at our partner institution, the University of Warwick. See our website for more details.

**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**
- **Accelerated degree** – Start your future in just two years with our accelerated primary education degree, with the opportunity to progress onto teacher training or move directly into industry

- **Work placements** – Test your training in the real world on multiple work placements in a variety of industry settings, from schools and charities to museums and theatres

- **Progress to PGCE** – Complete our degree and you will have the opportunity to progress onto a teacher training course with our partners at the University of Warwick

- **Specialise your studies** – We work with you to provide experience relevant to your career aims, allowing you to explore particular roles and sectors within the education field

**PLACEMENTS**
Our course features two placement modules (one per year), placing you within a range of settings in order to gain hands-on experience of the different areas where education professionals may work.

**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
- Community education officer

- Museum education officer

- Education administrator

- Education consultant

- Learning mentor

- Primary school teacher

You could also progress onto a PGCE course with our partners at the University of Warwick. See our website for full details: **ucb.ac.uk/edstudies**

- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**

Modules

**This is a two-year accelerated degree course. Level 5 study takes place in the second semester of Year 1 and the first semester of Year 2.**

**YEAR 1**

- Introduction to Education Studies
- The Developing Learner 1: An Introduction to Neurological and Physical Development
- History of Education in the UK
- Exploring the Learning Environment
- Early Learning and the Primary Curriculum
- Theories of Reflective Practice in Education
- Ideology and Sociology in Primary Education

**YEAR 2**

- The Developing Learner 2: Understanding Cognition, Language and Behaviour
- Developing Professional Practice in Education
- Philosophy, Ethics and Values in Primary Education
- Contemporary Issues and International Perspectives on Primary Education
- Inclusion, Diversity and Equality in Education Settings
- Research in Education

Assessment methods

**Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Please be aware that methods of delivery for this course may be altered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic – for the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk**

**TEACHING**

Example of a typical teaching week (up to 12 contact hours):
- **Large group teaching** – 6-7 hours
- **Smaller group teaching** – 2-3 hours
- **Tutorials** – up to 2 hours

As this is an accelerated course, it runs throughout the entire academic year, from the end of September to July/August. Some weeks are timetabled as intensive study, requiring an increase in contact hours. The above reflects the minimum and maximum number of hours expected.

You will also need to commit around 25 hours per week for individual study time.

**ASSESSMENT**

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:

- **Coursework/practical assessment** – 100%

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
EU
£15,000
per year
International
£15,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University College Birmingham

Department:

X Legacy: School of Education, Health and Community - BA/BSc

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How do students rate their degree experience?

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UK students
0%
International students
10%
Male students
90%
Female students

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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C

After graduation


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This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

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Average annual salary
74%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

39%
Teaching and educational professionals
25%
Childcare and related personal services
6%
Welfare and housing associate professionals

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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Education

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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