Professional Practice Primary Education | Buckinghamshire New University

Course summary

If you aspire to become a Primary School Teacher, but want to remain working, our Foundation Degree in Primary Education allows you to take the first step on your journey, while giving you the flexibility you need to combine work and study.

We'll work with you to develop your skills so you can support the development of children, while building on your passion for teaching, creativity and learning.

This course is delivered as a Full Time course, with teaching taking place on our High Wycombe campus one day a week. This course is designed to fit around your employment within a school or early years setting where you will gain invaluable experience.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

High Wycombe Campus

Study options

FdA • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:: X316
Institution code:: B94
Campus name:: High Wycombe Campus
Campus Code:: -
Points of Entry:: Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: X316
Institution code:: B94
Campus name:: High Wycombe Campus
Campus Code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

International applicants

Visit bnu.ac.uk/international to find out more about applying to BNU as an international student.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Students applying must be able to demonstrate that they are in work (paid or unpaid) related to the course for at least 2.5 days a week as this work is an extension of their study.

Typically you already need to have one of the following qualifications:

NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Children's Care Learning and Development
Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce
CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education
Pre-school Practice and Child Minding Practice
BTEC National Diploma Early Years
Current Early Years educator
If you are successful at application, we will invite you to an interview to discuss your suitability for this course and why you want to study it, as well as any experience you might have.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Buckinghamshire New University tuition fees cover the cost of instruction, assessment, and core academic materials. However, additional costs may be incurred for course-related items or requirements, such as, but not limited to:

Text books and supplementary reading materials
Specialised equipment or resources required for specific courses
Field trips, placements, or external activities
Printing, photocopying, and binding
Accommodation, travel, and living expenses

Additional costs will vary by course. It is your responsibility as a student to budget for any additional expenses associated with your studies.

For further details on what is included in your tuition fees, please check bnu.ac.uk/fees-and-funding

Sponsorship information

There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students.