Primary Education Studies with Foundation Year BA

**Why this course?** <br/>- Ofsted rates our primary age courses as “Outstanding” (2023 report)<br/><br/><br/>- Top modern university in London in Education (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><br/>- #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction National Student Survey 2024<br/><br/><br/>**About this course:**<br/>Learn the knowledge and skills to foster the academic, social, and emotional development of young learners. <br/><br/>**Skills:**<br/>On our BA Primary Education Studies, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;<br/><br/><br/>- A hands-on, practical route into the education sector.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain a deep understanding of working life in schools, the education system and the issues faced by classroom practitioners.<br/><br/><br/>- Those with Teaching Assistant experience, can become an accredited Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA), formally recognised as a graduate level outcome.<br/><br/><br/>- These three strands will ensure that you are ready for the practical realities of the education sector.<br/><br/><br/>**Career opportunities:**<br/>Many take on roles in the education sector including:<br/>- Education professional in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration or management)<br/><br/><br/>- A special needs professional in schools, children centres and the community<br/><br/><br/>- A children’s charity undertaking policy and research, in community support, welfare or housing<br/><br/><br/>- An NGO or central or local government department<br/>