Primary Education and Teaching Studies HNC | Coventry University

Course summary

This course sets a foundation for your journey to employment, creating great opportunities in the health promotion and health development sectors.

Expect to explore the core fundamentals of primary education.

You will learn about educational practices throughout history and the impact previous perspectives had on child development. You’ll have the opportunity to reflect critically on how radical changes have shaped how education is taught today, while analysing methods of effective engagement with young children aged 0-8.

Additionally, you will be provided with opportunities to undertake work experience (subject to availability) in local schools to better understand how theory is put into practice.

This Higher National Certificate (HNC) follows the curriculum for Year 1 of the Primary Education and Teaching Studies BA (Hons) degree course.

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How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: X321
Institution code:: C85

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Open days

CU London (Dagenham) - Open Event
10 Jun 2026, 15:00
Dagenham
CU Coventry - Open Event
17 Jun 2026, 15:00
Coventry
Coventry University - Postgraduate Open Day
27 Jun 2026, 08:00
Coventry
Coventry University - Undergraduate Open Day
27 Jun 2026, 08:30
Coventry
CU Scarborough - Open Event
1 Jul 2026, 15:00
Scarborough

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