Are you interested in the education of children aged between 3 and 12? Are you thinking about pursuing a career within education or becoming a primary school teacher? This degree will give you a sound foundation for further study relevant to a range of roles within education. You'll develop your understanding of policy and practice in primary education, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and equitably in a range of settings.
**Key features of the course**
- Practice-focused for professional learning about primary school education
- Suitable for people working, volunteering or seeking to work in schools or in the wider education sector, cultural institutions and NGOs
- Supports theory and evidence-based practice and professional development
- Enables collaboration with other students and debate on topics in education
Course Details - Modules
This degree has three stages.
In Stage 1, you’ll study two modules that will provide you with a broad introduction to primary education, childhood studies and child psychology.
Then, in Stage 2, you’ll study a module that further develops your subject knowledge of the primary curriculum. You’ll follow this with one from a choice of three options.
Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll complete your degree with two further modules – one that includes a comparative study of primary education in local, national and international; and one that introduces you to the methods used, and the issues encountered, in research with children and young people.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
Deadline are not listed for this Course. This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
Application Code are not listed for this Course.
Institution code:
O11
Campus Name:
Distance Learning
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
You do not need to be employed in a primary school in order to study this qualification. However students not working or volunteering in school on a regular basis are advised to negotiate opportunities to spend some time in a formal educational setting for children aged 3-12 (for example in a voluntary capacity) to observe teaching and learning and gain exposure to a practice context. It is suggested that students spend 10 days in school during each stage of the degree. It is your responsibility – not the OU’s - to ensure that you obtain the necessary Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (or equivalent if not working in England) for the setting and country in which you’re working. You should contact the relevant agency in your country for more information if you are in any doubt about your eligibility or to find out more.
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