BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (Accelerated) at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

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.

Department: Department of Education | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Education Studies, The Developing Learner 1, History of Education in the UK, Exploring the Learning Environment (WBL), Early Learning and the Primary Curriculum, Theories of Reflective Practice in Education, Ideology and Sociology in Primary Education, The Developing Learner 2, Developing Professional Practice in Education (WBL), Philosophy, Ethics and Values in Primary Education, Contemporary Issues and International Perspectives on Primary Education, Inclusion, Diversity and Equality in Education.

Career pathways

Career routes include community education officer, museum education officer, education administrator, education consultant, learning mentor and primary school teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels : Grade profile of 112 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-levels (e.g. A*A* or BBC ) in any subject combination. T-levels : A T-level with an overall Merit grade BTEC : Grade profile of DMM from any subject. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Tariff : Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted at University College Birmingham for entry. A minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points will be required from a vocationally relevant subject matter. GCSEs : GCSE/IGCSE maths, English language and science grades A*-C/9-4 (no equivalence). Students on this course are subject to the Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise Policy, together with a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. University College Birmingham will co-ordinate and fund the completion of the DBS check.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,750 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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