BA (Hons) Education and Primary Studies at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

By completing the BA (Hons) Education and Primary Studies at Liverpool John Moores University you will be able to significantly contribute to children's future development and educational attainment. Children's future development and educational attainment depends on high quality provision and experiences during primary phase education. This course explores recent initiatives and the influence of historical and key primary phase pioneers on current practice.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Learners and Learning in Contemporary Society, Education and Society, Snapshots of Education, Introduction to Education and Primary Studies, Holistic Understanding of the Child, Exploring Primary Education. Year 2 core modules: Professional Project Enquiry, Student Enquiry into Research Methods, Pedagogy and Practice in Primary Education, Creativity and Discovery Learning, Professional Roles and Perspectives, Schools and the Curriculum, Contemporary Issues for Young People, Study Semester Abroad - Education studies. Year 3 core modules: Dissertation, Contemporary Issues in Children's Lives, Education, Culture and Identity, Working Therapeutically with Children and Families, Parents and Schools, Informal and Non-formal Education, Supporting Vulnerable Children and Young People in Education.

Career pathways

However, if you choose to base your career on your primary phase specialism, there are openings within centres and community groups that focus on the needs of young children and their families. Alternatively, your degree could lead to any number of careers such as in educational management, private nursery management, educational social work or any of the caring professions that involve young children.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BCC (104). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BCC; Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Alternative qualifications considered: Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to complete a written task and/or attend a meeting with a course tutor, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience.; International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications.;. Additional requirements: Interview required; Will I be interviewed?; No interview required (UCAS application form only). Dbs check required. IELTS: 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test .

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,230 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/b8266a7e-6bfb-3053-2a26-4d93f1599d06?academicYearId=2027

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