Primary Education Studies BA (Hons) (Accelerated)

Modules

• Introduction to Education Studies
• The Developing Learner 1: An Introduction to Neurological and Physical Development
• History of Education in the UK
• Exploring the Learning Environment
• Early Learning and the Primary Curriculum
• Theories of Reflective Practice in Education
• Ideology and Sociology in Primary Education

YEAR 2

Modules

• The Developing Learner 2: Understanding Cognition, Language and Behaviour
• Developing Professional Practice in Education
• Philosophy, Ethics and Values in Primary Education
• Contemporary Issues and International Perspectives on Primary Education
• Inclusion, Diversity and Equality in Education Settings
• Research in Education

Teaching and assessment

Note: Indicative information only – actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction.

Teaching

Example of a typical teaching week (up to 18 contact hours):

• Large group teaching – 6 hours
• Smaller group teaching – 4-9 hours
• Tutorials – up to 3 hours

As this is an accelerated course, some weeks are timetabled as intensive study, requiring an increase in contact hours. The above reflects the minimum and maximum number of hours expected.

You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time.

Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:

• Coursework/practical assessment – 100%

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.