Primary Education Studies

Inclusion and diversity: make a lasting impact in Primary Education to progress into an Initial Teacher Education Programme or employment within the wider primary education field.

Education has the power to transform lives and societies. The primary education studies degree has the potential to enable you to see and engage with education-related issues and how they affect children’s lives.

The wider education field needs you in a diverse and multicultural society to create positive change, through considering equity and social justice. This ethos is embedded through how you will learn on the programme within an inclusive and diverse learning community that will enable you to become critical thinkers.

This degree provides a comprehensive understanding of the field through exploration of critical topics which include the history of education, curriculum development, the philosophy of education, and the political dimensions of education and development. You will gain a global perspective on educational practices, explore child psychology to better understand developmental needs, and learn inclusive teaching strategies to support personalised learning. Furthermore, your assessments are designed to stimulate critical thinking through a range of formats such as essays, presentations, debates, projects, and portfolios.

Our in-depth three-year degree in primary education studies will develop your awareness of current practice in primary schools and early years settings. It is ideal if you want to work in an education-related field, that maybe teaching or speech & language, health, social care, childcare, museum & art gallery work or charities that work with children.

What you should know about this course:

• Study at our Avery Hill campus in southeast London surrounded by beautiful park lands surroundings

• Develop skills through a range of modules, from the philosophy of education and learning beyond the traditional classroom to the impact of socio-economic and cultural influences

• Benefit from the experience of academic staff who bring their expertise in education theory, diverse learning environments and extensive networks across primary settings

• Students will complete 15 days of work experience in a main stream primary school settings

• Teaching and learning underpinned by a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.