St Mary's University, Twickenham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Study FdA Primary Education at Croydon University Centre, part of Croydon College, and gain a degree awarded by St Mary’s University. Croydon College has a long-standing reputation for supporting students to achieve their best. With a welcoming community, excellent student support services, and highly qualified staff, it’s a great place to begin your journey into primary education. The campus offers bright, modern learning spaces, dedicated study zones, and a friendly environment where you can build your confidence and develop the skills you need for your future career. Our career-focused degrees are delivered by experienced teaching staff from St Mary’s University in modern facilities located in the heart of East Croydon, just a few minutes’ walk from East Croydon station—making it easily accessible whether you’re local or commuting from further afield. This programme offers a strong focus on developing the knowledge, practical skills, and real-world experience required for a successful career working with children in primary school and early-years settings. You will benefit from: • A supportive and engaging learning environment within Croydon College, ideal for building your academic and professional skills. • Hands-on experience through placements in local schools, giving you valuable classroom exposure and the opportunity to apply what you learn. • A blended learning experience, splitting your time between Croydon University Centre and practical work in education settings. • A qualification awarded by St Mary’s University, a well-respected institution with strong links to the education sector. Primary Education is a work-based teaching foundation degree. You will attend Croydon College one day a week whilst employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity).
- St Mary’s graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas of teacher training (Ofsted 2024)
- Successful completion of the course allows the opportunity to progress on to either BA Hons in Primary Education QTS (Work-Based Route) (Two Years) or BA Hons in Primary Education (Work-Based Route) (One Year)
- Recognised qualification for HLTA status
- 100% satisfaction rating in the National Student Survey 2021.
Modules
First year modules include Professional Development One; How Children Learn; Communication, Language and Literacy; Mathematical Thinking; Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and Collaborative Practice
Assessment method
All assignments are designed to develop your knowledge, understanding and use of transferrable skills in teaching children, linking theory with practical. A range of assessment methods are used, these may include both group and individual presentations, practical visual presentations (posters, leaflets, 3D display, use of green screen) essays, case studies and portfolios.
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
- Course code:
- X108
- Institution code:
- S64
- Campus name:
- Croydon University Centre
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is not suitable for students who need a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
An A Level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required You will need to be employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity)
Additional entry requirements
Interview
All applicants who meet the entry requirements will be invited to interview
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7260 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7260 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7260 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7260 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7260 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7260 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17100 | Year 1 |
| International | £17100 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Croydon University Centre
Croydon College
College Road
Croydon
CR9 1DX