BA (Hons) Primary Education (with Foundation Year)

Core modules (students are required to take):

• Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence
  We'll help you develop core academic skills such as using electronic resources, planning and note-taking, communication skills related to essay and report writing and delivering presentations. You'll learn how to manage your time, how to prioritise and how to manage stress, and you’ll become more confident in engaging with collaborative learning, debates, discussions and critical reflection.

• General Studies and Project
  You’ll study interesting and informative topics that will allow you to expand your view of society and enhance your life skills. Towards the end of the module you’ll study an area of interest related to your chosen degree. You’ll work individually on your project, whether that's a written report, a presentation and oral examination, a film or a series of blog posts. You’ll undertake problem-solving learning, and formative feedback and support will be provided throughout, helping develop your self-confidence.

• Introduction to Children and Families
  This module will help you develop your understanding of the disciplines, issues and academic theories of working with children, young people and families. You will explore areas such as childhood development, socialisation, family diversity and the influence of poverty as well as the support available in social and educational contexts. We focus on collaborative learning, so you will be encouraged to share your thoughts and opinions in debates and work with your fellow students.

• Introduction to Education: Learning and Teaching
  This module focuses on education provision and policies in the UK, exploring key concepts such as learning, assessment and pedagogy. You will examine effective learning methods in the context of equality and inclusion, creativity and play and the use of technology. Working in groups, you will further your understanding of current trends and academic theories and take part in critical reflection of each other's work.

Progression requirements: 120 credits from Foundation Year. In addition, students must meet the minimum entry requirements for progression to a linked degree programme with QTS:

• GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at grade 4/C (or Equivalent)

• Students will also be required to successfully complete the University’s selection process for this programme including an interview, enhanced DBS check and 'fit to teach' assessment.

Students unable to meet the requirements for progression on to a linked Primary Education with QTS degree but have passed the foundation year, may opt to progress onto a linked Childhood and Education degree.

The Initial Teacher Training Core Content Framework provides the foundation for our curriculum which has four overlapping strands which are revisited in different contexts and increase in complexity over your three years of study.  

• Subject Knowledge and Applied Pedagogy

• Professional Studies

• Research Literacy 

• School-based Training

Centre-based Training at University and School-based Training experiences are integrated to allow for reflective practice as you progress through each level.

Students will study a range of core modules across their three years of study, designed to build phase expertise in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 where you will gain both theoretical and subject knowledge alongside practical experience in these phases of the primary school. 

Core modules (students are required to take): 

• Introduction to the Early Years Curriculum (3-7) 1

• Introduction to the Teaching Profession

• Introduction to a Broad and Balanced Curriculum

• Introduction to the Early Years Curriculum (3-7) 2

• Understanding Learners and Learning

• School-Based Training 1

• Educational Project (students may request or be advised to enrol on this module as a replacement for the School-based training module in that year)

Core modules (students are required to take): 

• Developing the Early Years Curriculum (3-7) 1

• Becoming a Teaching Professional

• School-Based Training 2 (there is a prerequisite for study of this module)

• Developing the Early Years Curriculum (3-7) 2

• Understanding Inclusion

• Introducing Practitioner Enquiry

• Educational Project (students may request or be advised to enrol on this module as a replacement for the School-based training module in that year)

Core modules (students are required to take):

• Enhancing the Early Years Curriculum (3-7)

• Enhanced Enquiry Project

• Educational Debates

• School-Based Training 3 (there is a prerequisite for study of this module)

• Educational Project (students may request or be advised to enrol on this module as a replacement for the School-based training module in that year)