Primary Education BA (Hons)
Plymouth Marjon University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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23-SEP-24

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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23-SEP-24

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Learn about the complex forces that shape the world of primary education within the UK and International contexts. You will explore primary education through a theoretical lens, and also engage in practice through a range of projects and placement activities. This degree is the perfect foundation for progressing to initial teacher training in the primary sector, and we are there to help you every step of the way.If youre interested in the world of young people, how they learn and how education ...Read more

Learn about the complex forces that shape the world of primary education within the UK and International contexts. You will explore primary education through a theoretical lens, and also engage in practice through a range of projects and placement activities. This degree is the perfect foundation for progressing to initial teacher training in the primary sector, and we are there to help you every step of the way.If you're interested in the world of young people, how they learn and how education systems support their development, this course is for you. You'll have the opportunity to critically examine and question current education systems (nationally and internationally), their historical roots and the profound effect that culture and society have on the lives of young people. It also enables you to develop knowledge of the broad and complex issues that children face and how educators support them in their learning.Education is no simple matter, and on this course you unpick many of the controversies related to curriculum, inclusion, creativity, and the nature of teaching. You explore in detail how children learn and develop, how they acquire language, become competent learners, learn to socialise, as well as how they participate and behave within school contexts.This course is ideal if you are considering a career in primary education, and it caters to students from a wide range of backgrounds. So, whether you are a school or college leaver, or if you are a mature student and have already been working in the education sector, this course can take you one further step towards achieving your professional goals.You'll have opportunities to engage in practice, working alongside children in projects and on placement. These experiences allow you to reflect on the nature of practice, how children learn, and what you are like as a professional in education. Working collaboratively with your peers, or on individual and personalised placements that you help facilitate, you develop skills in planning, managing time, communicating information, and producing digital resources.


Why this course at Marjon?

• Learn within a hugely experienced education team with a wide variety of expertise.
• Placement projects available each year, working with a tutor in a school.
• Take time to practise for your QTS skills tests and take any GCSEs you are missing.
• Work with practising teachers on your modules, giving you an insight into the realities of the classroom.


What might I become?

Many students go on to a primary teaching qualification through School Direct or PGCE, and this course fully prepares you for those routes, including helping you to review what type of teacher you might become. Other opportunities include early years teacher training, community education, youth work, children’s workforce professionals or educational officers.


Find out more at Open Day

Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying Primary Education at Marjon. You’ll meet lecturers and find out why we are ranked second in the UK for teaching quality*. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding, sport and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus with a current student and find out about the student-led clubs and societies.


Book on to an Open Day at: www.marjon.ac.uk/open-day


Why study at Marjon?

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WUSCA ranking
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24/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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63rd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2024
116th
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
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90%
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Education graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Education graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Jade
07 Feb 24

The university is accessible for me and I find that it has a small connected vibe which really helps to not feel massively overwhelmed. I am a mature student and I found the..Read more

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Octavia
15 Jan 24

It is a lovely small community environment and the lecturers are very flexible, adaptable to personal needs and understanding. Improvements could be better planning of lecture..Read more

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A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

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Excluding General Studies

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Achieve 23-45 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction with a minimum of 6 level 3 credits at Distinction

We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECsGeneral Studies is excluded.

GCSE English Language Grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent qualification

We will accept triple grades gained from a combination of other BTEC qualifications

Grade P(C+)

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,500 per year

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The university is accessible for me and I find that it has a small connected vibe which really helps to not feel massively overwhelmed. I am a mature student and I found the...
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Octavia
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It is a lovely small community environment and the lecturers are very flexible, adaptable to personal needs and understanding. Improvements could be better planning of lecture...
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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University , Plymouth

Plymouth Marjon University (also known as the University of St Mark and St John, and colloquially referred to as ‘Marjon’) is a...

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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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