Primary Education Studies with Foundation Year (Hons) University College Birmingham

Overview

If you choose the Primary Education Studies with Foundation Year (Hons) degree from University College Birmingham , you will complete an additional year designed to build your confidence, knowledge and academic skills before progressing onto the degree. You will be introduced to key concepts in child development, learning, relationships and professional practice, while developing an understanding of how children grow and learn within different family, social and educational contexts. 

The Foundation Year also strengthens academic writing, critical thinking, observation, enquiry and reflective practice, and introduces important areas such as safeguarding, inclusion, equality and the varied roles within the early childhood and education sectors.

Career opportunities

Some roles below may require further study/training. The roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

• Community education officer

• Museum education officer

• Education administrator

• Education consultant

• Learning mentor

• Primary school teacher