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Education Studies (Primary) (W54) at Open University - UCAS

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Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

Education Studies (Primary) (W54)

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Open University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

If you’re passionate about children’s learning and considering a career as a primary school teacher or within education, this practice-focused diploma will help you take the next step. You’ll deepen your understanding of policy and practice in the evolving education landscape and develop knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and equitably across settings. It provides a sound foundation for progression and is relevant to a wide range of roles within the sector. Whether you’re already working or volunteering in education or just starting out, you’ll gain the expertise needed to make a lasting difference and inspire the next generation. Key features of the course

  • Develop your understanding of the key themes, practices and policies of primary education
  • Explore wider topics, including child development, child psychology and youth studies
  • Ideal if you aspire to or are already working or volunteering in schools, the community or wider education settings
  • Provides a solid foundation for a range of careers or future study, such as teacher training
  • Designed to fit around work commitments with no exams and dedicated time to prepare assessments

Modules

This qualification has two stages. In Stage 1, you'll study two modules that will provide you with a broad introduction to primary education, childhood studies and child psychology. Then, in Stage 2, you’ll study a module that further develops your subject knowledge of the primary curriculum. You'll follow this with one module from a choice of options.

How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.

You do not need to be employed in a primary school in order to study this qualification. However, if you're not working in a school on a regular basis you are advised to negotiate opportunities to spend some time in a formal educational setting for children aged 3-12 (this can be in a voluntary capacity) to observe teaching and learning, and gain exposure to a practice context. We suggest that you spend 10 days in school. It is your responsibility – not the OU’s – to ensure that you obtain the necessary Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or equivalent for the setting and country in which you’re working. You should contact the relevant agency in your country for more information if you are in any doubt about your eligibility or to find out more.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/education/diplomas/diploma-in-higher-education-primary-w54#entry-requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

2026/2027 academic year fees are not yet available.
Education Studies (Primary) (W54) at Open University - UCAS