**Why study Education and Primary Studies at Liverpool John Moores University?**
- Stepping stone to a wide range of careers which focus on supporting children and families during primary phase education, including teaching, social care, health and childcare
- Extensive work-related learning opportunities including the chance to undertake international work experience
- Explore the sociological, historical, political, psychological and philosophical issues that impact on the lives and learning of young children
- Tailor your studies to y...
**Why study Education and Primary Studies at Liverpool John Moores University?**<br/>- Stepping stone to a wide range of careers which focus on supporting children and families during primary phase education, including teaching, social care, health and childcare<br/><br/><br/>- Extensive work-related learning opportunities including the chance to undertake international work experience<br/><br/><br/>- Explore the sociological, historical, political, psychological and philosophical issues that impact on the lives and learning of young children<br/><br/><br/>- Tailor your studies to your own interests through optional modules, research and work-related practice<br/><br/><br/>- Graduate with a solid foundation for a child-centred career<br/><br/><br/>- You are able to apply for a PGCE course, if you meet the entry requirements, which you would complete once you have graduated from this course. Completion of a PGCE would enable you to become a teacher. If you are looking for an undergraduate teacher training course now, we offer BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS<br/><br/><br/>- 94% of students surveyed said the teaching staff on our education courses were good at explaining things (NSS 2024) <br/><br/><br/>**About your course**<br/>By completing the BA (Hons) Education and Primary Studies at Liverpool John Moores University you will be able to significantly contribute to childrens future development and educational attainment.<br/><br/>Childrens future development and educational attainment depends on high quality provision and experiences during primary phase education. This course explores recent initiatives and the influence of historical and key primary phase pioneers on current practice. You will also examine how young children develop and learn and explore both national and international approaches to primary provision, policy and practice.<br/><br/>The course brings together all aspects of education such as the effects of poverty and social exclusion, and curriculum development. The needs and rights of children, and your moral and professional role in working with them, will form the foundation of your professional development and academic studies.<br/><br/>You will study education it its broadest sense, drawing on aspects of sociology, history, politics, psychology and philosophy to give you an understanding of current educational thinking and practice. We signpost you to appropriate volunteer opportunities and activities in schools and other placements, so that you can gain the experience and practice you need before embarking on further training, study or a career.<br/><br/>We have several international links, and there are opportunities to visit other countries and also undertake a work-related placement overseas.<br/><br/>You will be able to tailor your studies to your own interests through option modules, research and work-related practice. Not only will you graduate with a solid foundation for a child-centred career, you will also gain key transferable skills, such as interpersonal, oral and written skills that are so crucial in the workplace today.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Mount Pleasant Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
XL30
Institution Code
L51
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff104 120 Scottish HigherAcceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Access to HE DiplomaAcceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeAcceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. A levelB,C,C B,B,B Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20 T LevelTo obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the Course Enquiries team for details. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
International | £17,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |