Primary Education & Teaching Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

The Primary Education and Teaching Studies BA (Hons) with foundation year course is designed to prepare you for the more traditional route onto a degree course in Primary Education and Teaching Studies, giving you a solid grounding for building a career in education and teaching.<br/><br/>The foundation year aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge relevant for progression onto a degree in health, social work, or social care in the statutory, voluntary, or private sectors. It sets a foundation for your journey to employment, creating great opportunities in health promotion and health development sectors through addressing health inequalities and tackling the damaging effects of smoking, alcohol, drugs and poor nutrition, in line with contemporary government initiatives.<br/><br/>The Primary Education and Teaching Studies BA (Hons) degree course aims to equip you to engage, motivate and inspire young learners in a wide range of schooling environments.<br/><br/>If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Primary Education and Teaching Studies. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Primary Education and Teaching Studies.<br/><br/>For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.

Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.<br/> <br/>Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they've built strong industry links to equip you with the real-world skills and creative thinking, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact.

<br/><br/>With campuses in Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study in the best location for you.