Primary Education Studies with Foundation Year

Why this course?
- Ofsted rates our primary age courses as “Outstanding” (2023 report)

- Top modern university in London in Education (Complete University Guide 2025)

- #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction National Student Survey 2024

About this course:
Learn the knowledge and skills to foster the academic, social, and emotional development of young learners.

Skills:
On our BA Primary Education Studies, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;

- A hands-on, practical route into the education sector.

- Gain a deep understanding of working life in schools, the education system and the issues faced by classroom practitioners.

- Those with Teaching Assistant experience, can become an accredited Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA), formally recognised as a graduate level outcome.

- These three strands will ensure that you are ready for the practical realities of the education sector.

Career opportunities:
Many take on roles in the education sector including:
- Education professional in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration or management)

- A special needs professional in schools, children centres and the community

- A children’s charity undertaking policy and research, in community support, welfare or housing

- An NGO or central or local government department