Universities › University of Greenwich

BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies

University of Greenwich — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies is a undergraduate Education course at University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £17,975 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Education · £17,975 per year

Intakes: September

What you should know (from the course page): - Study at our Avery Hill campus in southeast London surrounded by beautiful parkland - Develop skills through a range of modules, from the philosophy of education and learning beyond the traditional classroom to the impact of socio-economic and cultural influences - Benefit from the experience of academic staff who bring their expertise in education theory, diverse learning environments and extensive networks across primary settings - Students will complete 15 days of work experience in a main stream primary school settings - Assessments go beyond essays - through portfolios, presentations, and projects, designed to prepare you for life after university. School: Education Location: Avery Hill Campus Duration: 3 years full-time Start: September International tuition fee 2026/27: full-time £17,975. Careers (from the course page): Opportunities are available in primary and early years teaching after completing a one-year PGCE or School Direct qualification. Other top up routes include social work, and child nursing. You will develop a range transferable professional and academic skills that are in demand in a range of other careers, and you may also consider employment as a higher-level teaching assistant, with the police, education, publishing, local government or journalism. Source: University of Greenwich course page and 2026-27 course fees table.

Modules

• Philosophy of Primary Education (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Academic Methods (Year 1, 15 credits)
• History and Politics of Primary Education (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Induction (BA H Primary Education 2 Year Accelerated Degree) (Year 1, 15 credits)
• Child Psychology and Development 1 (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Engaging Primary Learners (Year 2, 30 credits)
• The Child and the Primary Curriculum (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Preparation for ITE, Employability or Further Study (Year 2, 15 credits)
• Child Psychology and Development 2 (Year 2, 15 credits)
• Personalised Learning (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Issues in Primary and Early Years Education (Year 3, 30 credits)
• Technology Enhanced Primary Education (Year 3, 15 credits)
• Enquiry Project (2 Year Accelerated Degree) (Year 3, 30 credits)
• Global perspectives on Primary Education (Year 3, 30 credits)
• Analysis of School Placement (Year 3, 15 credits)