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Primary Education Studies
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Cardiff Met - Cyncoed
- Awarded by:
- Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)
Course summary
This degree in Primary Education Studies at Cardiff Met will prepare you for a career in the broad field of education, including teaching. With a specific focus on the primary sector, you will study educational systems, processes and approaches and learn how experiences in education are affected by social, cultural, economic and political circumstances. You will also develop skills in using different types of technology, learning how to use them effectively in your studies and in work-based contexts.
You are guaranteed two work-based placements where you will gain practical insight into careers within and outside primary education, introducing you to roles in SEN provision, outdoor learning, community and alternative education, early years education and care, and third sector positions. This degree includes opportunities for placement experiences on campus, utilising Cardiff Met’s specialist resource-spaces, Tŷ Froebel and the Outdoor Learning Centre; and a virtual placement provides opportunities for work experience with international schools and organisations.
The course team has strong links with a wide range of schools, settings and organisations through which opportunities to engage in extra-curricular activities alongside your studies are created for you. These take place on campus and within the wider community and include field trips, fundraising activities and involvement in projects. These enrich your university experience, enabling you to deepen your sense of belonging within the Primary Education Studies (PES) community whilst also developing new skills and enhancing your professional profile.
Modules have a strong emphasis on applying theory to practice, with teaching and learning experiences being rooted in the ‘real world’, supporting you towards becoming a creative and adaptable graduate who is knowledgeable, equipped with employability skills, and able to apply the knowledge, skills and experiences gained from your degree as a basis for further study, training or future employment/self-employment.
There are two pathways of study available:
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BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies
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BA (Anrh) Astudiaethau Addysg Gynradd (Dwyieithog) / BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (Bilingual)
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- D93T
- Institution code:
- C20
- Campus name:
- Cardiff Met - Cyncoed
- Campus Code:
- 2
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - C
104 including a grade C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 6 credits M: 39 credits
102 points, other grade combinations accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher - D
104 points including a grade D
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2
104 points including 2 x H2. Minimum grade H4 considered within points.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MMM
T Level - M
If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No element lower than 5.5. Academic IELTS test required. |
| PTE Academic | 52 | No element lower than 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL Internet required. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Update on Historical Entry Grades Data
Please note that some courses include a foundation year, which has affected the accuracy of the data in this tool, which does not differentiate between Yr 0 entry and Yr 1 entry. As a result, these courses have been excluded this year. You can find more information on our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/afteryouapply
This is the first year of the historical entry data tool (below), and we are committed to making improvements for future application cycles.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
- Data from:
- This course and 3 other education and teaching courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- AAB
- Highest grades
- DDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | Year 1 |
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
For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Fee information can be found at - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees
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