Education Studies (Primary) (Q94)

Are you interested in the education of children aged between 3 and 12? Are you thinking about pursuing a career in education or becoming a primary school teacher? This degree will give you a sound foundation for further study relevant to a range of roles within education. You'll develop your understanding of policy and practice in primary education and gain the knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and equitably in a range of settings.

Key features of the course

• Practice-focused for professional learning about primary school education

• Suitable for people working, volunteering or seeking to work in the wider education sector, cultural institutions and NGOs

• Supports theory- and evidence-based practice and professional development

• Enables you to collaborate with other students, and debate on teaching and learning from around the globe

This qualification has three stages, each comprising 120 credits. In Stage 1, you’ll study two modules that will provide you with a broad introduction to primary education, childhood studies and child psychology. Then, in Stage 2, you’ll study a module that further develops your subject knowledge of the primary curriculum. You’ll follow this with one from a choice of four options. Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll complete your degree with two further modules – one that includes a comparative study of primary education in local, national and international contexts; and one that introduces you to the methods used, and the issues encountered, in research with children and young people.