Primary Education and Teaching Studies BA (Hons)

The programme provides theoretical and practical learning modules that underpin knowledge and understanding of concepts of education and teaching, which are relevant to both the current practice in schools and the changing context of education. As well as international opportunities, you may be able to conduct critical research alongside our highly experienced staff, learn from guest visitors and take part in an invaluable placement year (subject to availability).

Your experience with us is designed to provide you with relevant academic and graduate skills so that you are a strong candidate for your chosen career path. This course aims to provide the necessary knowledge and experience of primary education for you to then apply for the next step.

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to apply for a postgraduate certificate in education to become a teacher in early years, primary or secondary education. Some graduates decide to work as teaching assistants in mainstream or special schools. You may decide that you want to work with the ‘early help’ service instead, working with children in the community. Perhaps if you have specific skills, such as sports or music, you may instead become a children’s coach or peripatetic music teacher. This degree provides a range of career opportunities for our graduates with most going on to pursue a vocational career in the primary education sector – one of the most rewarding professions available. The skills taught are transferable, which allows our graduates to pursue an alternative career path if they wish. These include, but are not limited to, Family Support Worker, Education Officer, Learning Mentor, Widening Participation, SENCO, Attendance Officer and Teaching Assistant roles.