Course description
This top-up degree is designed for students who have completed a foundation degree in an education related subject. You will enter into the third year of study for the BA Hons Studies in Primary Education degree, enabling you to ‘top-up’ your foundation degree to achieve a full undergraduate BA honours degree.
Our hugely popular course draws upon psychology, sociology and philosophy to take an applied approach to understanding how we can improve the education system and make positive change in the world. You will work alongside inspiring academics and supportive students to develop your critical thinking, communication, creativity whilst forming lifelong friendships through engagement in collaborative projects exploring how we can develop the education system to address the challenges of the 21st century.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Entry requirements for the direct entry are completion of a foundation degree in a relevant subject area.
Applying Direct Option
You can apply direct to Newman University for the full-time route for this course if you have not previously applied to Newman University through UCAS and you are not applying to any other universities.
Training Course Content
Module
- Negotiated Work-Based Research Project
- Research Project
- The Whole Child: Social, Emotional, Moral, Wellbeing
- Sociology of Education & Global Diversity
- Educational Possibilities: Alternative Approaches
- Education, Technology & Change
Course delivery details
You will examine education systems in the UK and abroad, to give you an international perspective on primary education. You will explore alternative approaches to education, as well as the increasing role of technology in learning and teaching. You will also undertake a dissertation around an area of education that you are passionate about, and you will have the opportunity to carry out your own research and data analysis.
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Birmingham Newman University
Founded in 1968, Birmingham Newman University is a community-focused institution based in Bartley Green, Birmingham. It has built strong partnerships with many local businesses, charities and schools, making it an ideal choice for students wishing to gain practical experience during...