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Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ
Professional Practice Primary Education
- Foundation Degree in Arts
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- High Wycombe Campus
Course summary
If you aspire to become a Primary School Teacher, but want to remain working, our Foundation Degree in Primary Education allows you to take the first step on your journey, while giving you the flexibility you need to combine work and study.
We'll work with you to develop your skills so you can support the development of children, while building on your passion for teaching, creativity and learning.
This course is delivered as a Full Time course, with teaching taking place on our High Wycombe campus one day a week. This course is designed to fit around your employment within a school or early years setting where you will gain invaluable experience.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- High Wycombe Campus
Study options
- Foundation Degree in Arts • Full-Time • 2 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X316
- Institution code:
- B94
- Campus name:
- High Wycombe Campus
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Buckinghamshire New University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X316
- Institution code:
- B94
- Campus name:
- High Wycombe Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Students applying must be able to demonstrate that they are in work (paid or unpaid) related to the course for at least 2.5 days a week as this work is an extension of their study.
Typically you already need to have one of the following qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Children's Care Learning and Development
Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce
CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education
Pre-school Practice and Child Minding Practice
BTEC National Diploma Early Years
Current Early Years educator
If you are successful at application, we will invite you to an interview to discuss your suitability for this course and why you want to study it, as well as any experience you might have.
Typically you already need to have one of the following qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Children's Care Learning and Development
Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce
CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education
Pre-school Practice and Child Minding Practice
BTEC National Diploma Early Years
Current Early Years educator
If you are successful at application, we will invite you to an interview to discuss your suitability for this course and why you want to study it, as well as any experience you might have.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 2
There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students.
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