Primary Education Studies

Make a difference in a diverse, ever-changing world through the power of education.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to inspire young minds, this is where your journey begins.

Our Primary Education Studies degree explores how children learn, grow and make sense of the world - and how you can help shape that journey. This course gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make your mark in the world of education.

Dive into the big ideas behind how education shapes both lives and societies. From the history and philosophy of education to curriculum design, child psychology and global approaches to learning, you’ll build a deep understanding of what makes education meaningful.

Learn how inclusion, diversity, and social justice play a vital role in today’s classrooms and communities particularly in vibrant, multicultural areas like London and Kent.

Our teaching is hands-on and thought-provoking. You won’t just attend lectures you’ll take part in debates, creative projects, group discussions and real-world challenges where you’ll build critical thinking skills and learn to act with empathy.

Over three years, you’ll cultivate a critical eye, an empathetic mindset, and a deep understanding of how education can transform lives. By graduation, you’ll be ready to step into your future - as a future teacher, a children’s advocate, or a changemaker in education.

What you should know about this course:
• Study at our Avery Hill campus in southeast London surrounded by beautiful parkland.



• Develop skills through a range of modules, from the philosophy of education and learning beyond the traditional classroom to the impact of socio-economic and cultural influences.



• Benefit from the experience of academic staff who bring their expertise in education theory, diverse learning environments and extensive networks across primary settings.



• Students will complete 15 days of work experience in a main stream primary school settings.



• Assessments go beyond essays - through portfolios, presentations, and projects, designed to prepare you for life after university.

The University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you'll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.

Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.

Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it's a lively place to be.

Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There's a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes.

There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme.

Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.