Course summary
Interested in Primary Education? Do you want to make a difference in young children’s lives? Our BA Education Studies: Primary degree programme is designed to develop your understanding and skills for the education sector. This degree will immerse you in a wide context of education, focusing on important areas such as inclusive education, how children learn, and professional education practices. Our programme is one of the very few in the UK dedicated to studying education in the primary school sector. Throughout your studies, you’ll gain knowledge about classroom management, lesson planning, the curriculum and teaching approaches. These areas are crucial for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all children. The Education Studies: Primary degree prepares you for a variety of careers within the education sector. While many graduates become primary school teachers, others pursue roles in health and social work, where they can apply their knowledge and skills to support children and families. Practical experience is a vital part of this degree. You will have opportunities for teaching placements where you can apply your learning in real-world settings. These placements will help you build a strong foundation for a successful career working with children. Choose our Education Studies: Primary degree to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners and shape the future of education. Develop your skills, expand your knowledge, and prepare for a rewarding career in primary education. This course is also available through the medium of Welsh.
Modules
In your first year, you will explore the foundations of education through a diverse range of modules exploring educational development, learning theory and practice and children’s rights. Education: past, present, future (20 credits) Development across the lifespan (20 credits) Learning theory and practice (20 credits) Respecting Children and Young People's Rights in Wales (20 credits) All things being equal? (20 credits) Developing Successful Academic Skills (20 credits) The second year focuses on inclusive education and practical skills. Additionally, a module focussing on the Three Rs will enhance your understanding of core primary education subjects. All Means All (20 credits) Alternative learning environments (20 credits) Becoming a Primary Educator (20 credits) The Three Rs (20 credits) The Enquiring Mind: Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning (20 credits) Educational Research (20 credits) In your final year, you will undertake an Independent Project, allowing you to research a topic of interest in depth. You will also explore curriculum and assessment studies and topics looking into the impacts on children’s learning experiences. Independent Project (40 credits) Curriculum and Assessment studies (20 credits) Making a difference together (20 credits) Well-being in Education (20 credits) Learning Climates (20 credits)
Assessment method
Students present work in numerous ways to enable them to develop their team skills, as well as independent learning skills. Assessments include problem learning-based scenarios, group presentations, academic poster presentations, portfolios, written assignments and individual seminar presentations. There are no examinations.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
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
International applicants
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 88 points
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
| EU | £15525 | Year 1 |
| International | £15525 | 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
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP