BA (HONS) Primary Education Studies

at Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

2 years accelerated
Year 1

Core modules
Key Paradigms 1: History and Philosophy of Primary Education
Perspectives on the Child 1: Childhood as a Construct - Physical and Social Development of Children
Primary Pedagogy 1 The Curriculum and Primary Teaching
Subject Knowledge for Teaching 1: Early Language, Reading and Writing and Early Mathematical Concepts
Primary Pedagogy 1: Research Foundation
Key Paradigms 2: Sociology and Politics
Primary Pedagogy 2: Creativity, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Subject Knowledge for Teaching 1: Science and Technology 1

Year 2
Core modules
Perspectives on the Child 2: Childhood Cognitive and Language Development
Subject Knowledge for Teaching 2: English and Mathematics 2
Perspectives on the Child 3: Inclusion
Perspectives on the Child 3 SEND and Developmental Difficulties
Primary Pedagogy 3: Contemporary Issues in Education, Specialist Focus Project
Subject Knowledge for Teaching 3: The Wider Curriculum
Key Paradigms 3: International and Global Perspectives in Education
Key Skills for Effective Primary Teaching
Ruskin Module

Modules are subject to change and availability.

Standard entry requirements

Main

• 112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).
• 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required.
   

Notes

• A maximum of 8 UCAS Tariff points may come from the Extended Project qualification at Grade B or above.
• If you have already achieved your Access to HE results and are unsure if we can consider you, please contact us.
• Please note that in order to progress onto a Postgraduate Initial Teacher Training programme after this course, you will be required to have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade A*-C.
   

Alternatives

• UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
   

Important additional notes

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Tuition fees for international students (2022/23)
£16,700

International students starting 2022/23 (full-time, per year)
You can pay your tuition fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will also ask you for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter. Details will be in your offer letter.

Careers

The chances are you’ll be drawn to working with primary-aged children and their families. Our BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies is the first step on your career path.

If you’re interested in teaching, our degree will prepare you for postgraduate initial teacher training programmes. We work with local ITT providers who actively recruit our students to School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITTs) and you’ll be prepared for interviews throughout your degree.

At ARU, our courses are designed with your future in mind. We work with schools to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.