Education Studies (Primary) (W54)

If you’re passionate about children’s learning and considering a career as a primary school teacher or within education, this practice-focused diploma will help you take the next step. You’ll deepen your understanding of policy and practice in the evolving education landscape and develop knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and equitably across settings. It provides a sound foundation for progression and is relevant to a wide range of roles within the sector. Whether you’re already working or volunteering in education or just starting out, you’ll gain the expertise needed to make a lasting difference and inspire the next generation.

Key features of the course

• Develop your understanding of the key themes, practices and policies of primary education

• Explore wider topics, including child development, child psychology and youth studies

• Ideal if you aspire to or are already working or volunteering in schools, the community or wider education settings

• Provides a solid foundation for a range of careers or future study, such as teacher training

• Designed to fit around work commitments with no exams and dedicated time to prepare assessments

This education studies diploma has two stages, each comprising 120 credits.

In Stage 1, you’ll study two 60-credit modules that explore approaches to learning and teaching, inclusive education, play and creativity, learning in English, maths and science, the role of ICT and home-school collaboration. You’ll also examine broader perspectives on the lives of children and young people, including their emotional, physical, intellectual, social and cultural development.

In Stage 2, you’ll study a 60-credit module that develops your understanding of the primary curriculum, including English, maths, science, humanities, expressive arts and digital technologies. You’ll also choose one further 60 credit module from options exploring issues within childhood and youth and working with young people or the importance of listening to children and children’s participation in early childhood provision and practice.