Are you thinking about pursuing a career in education or becoming a primary school teacher? This certificate of higher education will give you a sound foundation for further study relevant to a range of roles within education. You’ll be introduced to a variety of themes relating to the education of children aged between 3 and 12, and you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and equitably in a range of settings. An interdisciplinary approach will also broaden your understanding of childhood and children’s lives and development.
**Key features of th...
Are you thinking about pursuing a career in education or becoming a primary school teacher? This certificate of higher education will give you a sound foundation for further study relevant to a range of roles within education. You’ll be introduced to a variety of themes relating to the education of children aged between 3 and 12, and you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and equitably in a range of settings. An interdisciplinary approach will also broaden your understanding of childhood and children’s lives and development.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Offers a practice-focused qualification suitable for people working, volunteering or seeking to work in schools or in the wider education sector<br/><br/><br/>- Covers the key themes relating to primary education and the curriculum areas of English, mathematics and science<br/><br/><br/>- Explores the emotional, physical, social and cultural development of children<br/><br/><br/>- Lays sound foundations for further study relevant to careers in teaching and other roles within education<br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Distance Learning
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Ireland | £2,480 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £2,544 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Wales | £2,624 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £7,332 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England | £7,784 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, Channel Islands, International | £8,184 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |