An exciting education degree with a distinct focus on careers in schools. Includes timetabling options to suit working Teaching Assistants and others with professional or personal commitments.
Entry Tariff
2023/24 entry: Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing
September 2024 Year 1 entry: 112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
September 2024 Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS Code
X112
X120 (with foundation year)
Duration
3 years (full-time)
4 years (full-time) if opting for the additional placement year
4 years (full-time) if opting for Foundation Year entry
Start date
September 2023
September 2024
Degree Type
BA (single honours)
Course also available with Foundation Year
Modules
These modules are those we currently offer for 1 year (full time) and may be subject to change.
This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.
New for 2023: £2,000 Foundation Scholarships for all home students
Find out more about our degrees with a foundation year
This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Why take a placement?
A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.
How we support you
The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.
Find out more about how we'll support you
We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.
Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.
Why this course
The flexible timetable includes an option to attend lectures one day per week in person, and one evening online.
Roehampton's new BA Primary Education Studies is the only course of its kind in London, and is informed by our unique 180 year heritage in teaching and learning.
For the past three years Roehampton has been ranked either top or second in London for Education by The Complete University Guide.
Skills
On our BA Primary Education Studies, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;
- A hands-on, practical route into the education sector.
- Gain a deep understanding of working life in schools, the education system and the issues faced by classroom practitioners.
- Those with Teaching Assistant experience, can become an accredited Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA), formally recognised as a graduate level outcome.
These three strands will ensure that you are ready for the practical realities of the education sector.
A strong vocational degree
This newly developed, strongly vocational degree is ideal for students seeking a fulfilling career in education, while not wishing to immediately gain qualified teacher status.
We offer flexible timetabling options to suit Teaching Assistants - an option to attend lectures one day per week in person, and one evening online.
How you'll learn
Teaching consists of a mixture of lectures and small group seminars, as well as hands-on practical experience in the sector.
You will be taught by a supportive, highly driven team of academic staff, who are all experts in their specialisms. You will learn from some of the best in the field.
This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your emplotability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree. Find out more here: Undergraduate Placements | University of Roehampton, London
You will also be well supported in our School of Education, where we prepare our students for enriching careers within the modern education system. We have a rich 183-year history and have been providing higher education to women for longer than any other university in the country.
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Career options
Graduates of BA Primary Education Studies will be prepared to secure a variety of roles, such as:
- Working as an education professional in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration or management).
- A special needs professional in schools, children centres and the community.
- Third sector (e.g, charities, NGOs, social enterprises).
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How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Application Info
How to apply
Undergraduate programmes
- Home (UK) students – apply through UCAS (Roehampton UCAS institution code is R48)
- International students – apply using our direct application form.
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Detailed advice on applying for an undergraduate degree is available on our How to apply page.
Tuition fees and funding
September 2023 entry tuition fees
Year 1 fees, see links in table below for more information.
September 2023 funding
Entry tariff
2023/24 entry: Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing
September 2024 Year 1 entry: 112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
September 2024 Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
General entry requirements
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