Primary Education and Teaching Studies BA, BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) in Primary Education and Teaching Studies prepares knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and skilled professionals for local and national school-centred teacher training. It delivers theoretical and practical modules on effective education and teaching, aligned with current school practices and evolving educational contexts. Students gain hands-on experience through work placements in local schools, subject to availability. Exiting after Year 1 qualifies for a Higher National Certificate (HNC), and after Year 2, a Higher National Diploma (HND). For the latest on modules, sandwich years, or part-time options, consult our website.Course modules span: 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); and Final Year (Inclusion in Special Education Settings, Creating the Curriculum, Science and the Wider Curriculum, Research Project). Assessment includes formal examinations, essays, presentations, reports, projects, and coursework, tailored to monitor student progress toward learning outcomes.

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 Final year: Inclusion in Special Education Settings Creating the Curriculum Science and the Wider Curriculum Research Project