Primary Education Studies (Accelerated Blended Learning) BA (Hons)

**Shape the future of education while broadening your career options. Delve into many different subjects with a focus on Primary-age children.** <br/><br/>If you’re passionate about educating the next generation and helping children reach their potential, this course will develop your understanding of primary education, and give you the knowledge and skills to work collaboratively in a range of settings.<br/><br/><br/>- Study at a university ranked seventh in the country for Education in the Guardian League Table 2024 and in the top 10% in the country for graduate employment (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).<br/><br/><br/>- Shape the future of education while broadening your career options.<br/><br/><br/>- Go beyond traditional classroom learning to explore education in its widest context.<br/><br/><br/>- Delve into a variety of subjects, including sociology, policy, sustainability, globalisation, technology, and social justice.<br/><br/><br/>- Engage with significant global debates and values underpinning the nature and role of education in society.<br/><br/><br/>- ARU is the only new accredited University provider of teacher training in the UK.<br/><br/><br/>- We have over 20 years’ experience of training education professionals.<br/><br/><br/>Our BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies allows you to delve into a variety of subjects, including sociology, policy, sustainability, globalisation, technology, and social justice, with a key focus on children in the Primary age range.<br/><br/>You’ll also engage with significant global debates and values underpinning the nature and role of education in society, develop critical and reflective thinking skills, and gain the knowledge and tools needed to pursue various career paths within the field of education with a specific focus on Primary teaching.<br/><br/>This course is an accelerated degree, meaning it takes place over 2 years instead of 3 years, which can save you over £5,000 on tuition fees plus any living costs. As a blended course student, you’ll join us on campus for 3 full days each trimester with your tutors and peers, attending workshops and guest lectures to compliment your studies. Our learning management system, Canvas, will give you access to a comprehensive range of study resources and allow you to take part in optional online workshops with the Course Director, and our expert tutors will be on hand to offer advice and regular feedback too.<br/><br/>**Facilities**<br/><br/>Our Early Childhood Resource and Research Room is packed with toys, games and equipment including Montessori didactic apparatus (specialist learning toys) where you’ll be able to experience a child’s eye view of the world.<br/><br/>**Careers**<br/><br/>You’ll develop your understanding of the complex body of knowledge and skills relating to the education, development and care of children and young people across a range of formal and informal settings. Some of this will be at the current boundaries of educational research and practice.<br/><br/>Youll also take part in live briefs to gain work experience and extend your professional network, like our recent partnership with Chelmsford Museum, Fitzwilliam Museum, and Scott Polar Museum.<br/><br/>**What can you do with a Primary Education Studies degree?**<br/><br/>Throughout your studies, you’ll develop analytical techniques and problem-solving skills that can be applied to the professions associated with the education, development and care of children and young people in a range of settings. You’ll be able to evaluate and reflect on evidence, arguments and assumptions, to reach measured judgements and communicate them effectively.<br/><br/>After graduating you’ll have the qualities needed for employment in a range of professional contexts associated with the education, development and care of children, young people and adults.<br/><br/>You might also want to continue on to a Masters course, such as one of our MA Education degrees, which include options to specialise in leadership and management, SEND, and Montessori settings, or our PGCE. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship to get 20% off your fees.

The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU was also named University of the Year for 2023, reflecting their commitment to excellent education. <br/><br/>You'll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who can help you start building your CV, while also earning some extra money. They were also a finalist in the Academic Employability Awards 2025, showing the great opportunities that await ARU alumni!<br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you'll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more! ARU's Peterborough Lab building was also named building of the year at the 2025 Pineapple Awards.<br/><br/>Find out more and apply to ARU today.