Overview

Focusing on the development of children aged three to 11, this Primary Education Studies (Hons) (Accelerated) degree from University College Birmingham examines four key areas – practitioner identity, the child as a learner, the learning environment and political and cultural context – to give you both a theoretical and practical understanding of learning and teaching within a range of settings. You will learn how educational policies and curricula are developed and gain the skills to work collaboratively in a range of roles, as well as undertaking placements in a variety of environments.

Learning outcomes

Giving you a full undergraduate degree in just two years, this accelerated course offers a swift route for you to progress onto qualified teacher training. It also opens the doors to a wide range of other career opportunities, from working in primary schools, museums, cultural institutions and charities to educational research.

The accelerated BA Primary Education Studies degree course features two placement modules (one per year), placing you within a range of settings in order to gain hands-on experience of the different areas where education professionals may work.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education Studies

The Developing Learner: Neurological and Physical Development

History of Education in the UK

Exploring the Learning Environment

Early Learning and the Primary Curriculum

Theories of Reflective Practice in Education

Ideology and Sociology in Primary Education

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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72

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Primary Education View 101 other Bachelors in Primary Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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72

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: Grade profile of 112 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-levels (e.g. A*A* or BBC) in any subject combination.
T-levels: A T-level with an overall Merit grade
BTEC: Grade profile of DMM from any subject. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted at University College Birmingham for entry. A minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points will be required from a vocationally relevant subject matter.
GCSEs: GCSE/IGCSE maths, English language and science grades A*-C/9-4 (no equivalence).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19750 GBP / year

≈ 19750 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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