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Primary Education and Teaching Studies at Coventry University - UCAS

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Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

12Nov
CU Coventry - Open Event
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19Nov
Coventry University London - Undergraduate Open Event
Undergraduate
22Nov
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Course summary

Build the skills and knowledge you need to start your journey in an exciting and rewarding career, ensuring you’re equipped with everything you need to teach modern primary education.

  • You’ll explore both theory and hands-on learning that links directly to how schools work today and how education is changing. You’ll cover subjects like music, art, geography and history while developing your confidence in the classroom.
  • Whether you’ve been out of school for a while, or come from an international background, this course aims to prepare you fully to have the theoretical and practical skills you need to effectively teach at a primary school age.
  • This course is designed to prepare you for the next step – gaining QTS – so you’re ready to become a fully qualified and confident primary school teacher.
Why you should study this course
  • Designed to get you ready for the real-life demands of today’s primary classroom.
  • Focuses on building subject knowledge through practical, hands-on learning.
  • Uses the latest research and evidence to support your studies.
  • Assesses your progress through tasks you’re likely to face in the workplace.
  • Encourages regular reflection to support your personal, academic and professional growth.
This Higher National Diploma (HND) follows the curriculum for Years 1 and 2 of the Primary Education and Teaching Studies BA (Hons) degree course. For the most up-to-date information about course content, part-time study or our additional academic support, please visit our website.

Modules

Year 1: Child Development Education Past and Present Teaching and Learning in the Primary School Children’s Literature Placement Module Year 2: Theoretical Perspectives of Learning Introduction to the Sociological Perspective of Education Teaching the Core Curriculum Research Methods Placement Module For more information about what you will study, please visit our website.

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Additional costs/fee information 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 . Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Primary Education and Teaching Studies at Coventry University - UCAS