Primary Education Studies (Accelerated)

OVERVIEW
Do you have a passion to pursue a career in education? Are you interested in working with children in schools and other learning environments, or even becoming a teacher? Our accelerated Primary Education Studies degree offers you the chance to gain an in-depth understanding of how children learn and how primary education has developed, both in the UK and worldwide.

Focusing on the development of children aged three to 11, this primary education course 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.

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.


- PGCE Progression with University of Warwick – Students who complete our Primary Education Studies degree course will be offered a guaranteed interview (subject to basic entry criteria) for Primary/Early Years PGCE courses at our partner institution, the University of Warwick. See our website for more details.


WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- Accelerated degree – Start your future in just two years with our accelerated primary education degree, with the opportunity to progress onto teacher training or move directly into industry


- Work placements – Test your training in the real world on multiple work placements in a variety of industry settings, from schools and charities to museums and theatres


- Progress to PGCE – Complete our degree and you will have the opportunity to progress onto a teacher training course with our partners at the University of Warwick


- Specialise your studies – We work with you to provide experience relevant to your career aims, allowing you to explore particular roles and sectors within the education field


PLACEMENTS
Our 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.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
• Community education officer



• Museum education officer



• Education administrator



• Education consultant



• Learning mentor



• Primary school teacher



You could also progress onto a PGCE course with our partners at the University of Warwick. See our website for full details: ucb.ac.uk/edstudies


- Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

At University College Birmingham, you'll learn from expert lecturers with access to a network of employer connections and world-class facilities.

With one of the most diverse student bodies in the UK, the university have invested a huge £200 million into their facilities, which include their Health Skills and Simulation Suite, Human Performance Laboratory, Centre for Sustainable Construction and Business School, giving students the chance to gain practical experience and prepare for their future careers.

You'll also be living in one of the best student cities in the UK. With a student population of over 80,000, Birmingham is brimming with student hotspots. Bars, pubs and clubs are dotted around the city, alongside beautiful green spaces, shopping options and business hubs. You'll also be in the home of some of the best food in the UK, with Birmingham being the home of the balti!

University College Birmingham's brilliant student support teams will help you throughout your studies. They offer one-to-one academic support, development sessions and skills workshops alongside health and wellness support. Students also have access to student experience mentors to help them reach their potential.

Register interest today and find your place at University College Birmingham!