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Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
B32 3NT
Studies in Primary Education (with Foundation Year)
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Birmingham Newman University
Course summary
The foundation year provides an alternative route to an undergraduate degree for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree and for those looking to build their confidence and academic skills.
Discover how professional development supports inclusive practice and classroom confidence.
The BA (Hons) Studies in Primary Education at Birmingham Newman University offers an inspiring, research-informed route into the study of education and the contemporary challenges education faces. Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach, this degree draws upon psychology, philosophy, sociology and history to explore education as an academic discipline. If you are passionate about supporting children’s development and helping every learner thrive, this course provides the theoretical foundations, critical insight and practical enquiry you need. You will explore how children learn across the primary age range while building understanding of inclusive pedagogy, curriculum design and educational policy. From your first day, you’ll join a university community that values collaboration, reflection and growth.
Modules
Course Modules
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Birmingham Newman University
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 3.5 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- N36
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Birmingham Newman University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- N36
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 48
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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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
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, on enrolment and in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
Additional cost information associated with undergraduate degrees can be found at https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/additional-costs-for-undergraduate-courses/
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