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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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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
PLACEMENTSOur 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 PROGRESSIONExamples of careers you could pursue following this course:- Community education officer- Museum education officer- Education administrator- Education consultant- Learning mentor- Primary school teacherYou 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 courseExam type
A levelA level:
BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:15 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
You will need a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points
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 admissions@ucb.ac.uk.
You will need a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points.A minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£15,000 per year
Students from EU
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£15,000 per year
Students from International
£15000 Per year
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