Studies in Primary Education BA (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University

Discover how professional development supports inclusive practice and classroom confidence. The BA (Hons) Studies in Primary Education at Birmingham Newman University offers an inspiring, research-informed route into the study of education and the contemporary challenges education faces. Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach, this degree draws upon psychology, philosophy, sociology and history to explore education as an academic discipline.

Department: Education  |  Duration: 3 years full-time / 5 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules – Year 1: Childhood, Society and Keeping Children Safe, Child Development and Interpersonal Relationships, Inclusion and Send and Mental Health, The Importance of Core Subjects in the Primary Phase, the Purpose and Philosophy of Education, Curriculum Approaches and Reflecting On Skills for Effective Study and Graduate Level Employability; Year 2: Research Methods, Locating the Learner, Working in Education, Digital Childhoods, Creativity, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Rights; Year 3: Educational Possibilities: Alternative Approaches, Sociology of Education and Global Diversity, Research Project, The Whole Child: Social, Emotional, Moral, Wellbeing, Education, Technology and Change.

Career pathways

You will graduate with a robust grounding in educational theory and practice, ready to progress to teacher training via a PGCE or move into related careers in education, community outreach or policy. Newman graduates are sought after for their critical thinking, adaptability and commitment to inclusive learning.

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