Primary Education Studies

Learn the knowledge and skills to foster the academic, social, and emotional development of young learners. 

Skills

Make a difference to young children’s lives with a degree in Primary Education Studies.

The only course of its kind in London and informed by our unique 183-year heritage in teaching and learning, this course gives you the knowledge and skills to carve out a sustainable career in the education sector or working with young children.

On our BA Primary Education Studies, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;

• A hands-on, practical route into the education sector.
• Gain a deep understanding of working life in schools, the education system and the issues faced by classroom practitioners.
• Those with Teaching Assistant experience, can become an accredited Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA), formally recognised as a graduate level outcome.
• These three strands will ensure that you are ready for the practical realities of the education sector.

Learning

Experience a dynamic, contemporary curriculum working with leading experts.

Working in both small groups and individually, you’ll enjoy a mix of lectures and seminars as you work through progressive modules, including:

• Education contexts: Uncover the contexts for education in the UK.
• Engaging Learning (Applying Froebel 1): Learn about the principles of early years pioneer, Friedrich Frobel, and about his connection with the University of Roehampton.
• Understanding Inclusion: A hands-on approach to understand inclusion and inclusive education.

In Year 3, you’ll have the chance to shape your own studies by conducting research on a self-selected topic. This enables you to explore and develop current knowledge in a chosen area of primary education studies before you graduate.

Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by a dedicated and passionate team of lecturers and sector professionals.

Enjoy a personal and practical approach to your studies. You’ll work in exceptional learning facilities, including:

• Access to the Froebel Archive, containing rare books, toys, and photos, collected over the past 200 years.
• The world-class University of Roehampton Library, which is staffed by friendly and dedicated staff who are here to help you. As soon as you join us, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits of our state-of-the-art resources.

Assessment

Push yourself further with real-world assignments.

Throughout the course, you’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding and practical skills, while giving you a taste practices within the workplace. These include:

• online tests
• presentations
• essays
• practical assessments

 You’ll leave Roehampton with an in-depth understanding of both the theory and the hands-on applications of working with young children, ready to take the next step.

In school of education, we prepare our students for enriching careers within the modern education system. We have a rich 183-year history and have been providing higher education to women for longer than any other university in the country.

Career

If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.

Many take on roles in the education sector including:

• Education professional in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration or management)*
• A special needs professional in schools, children centres and the community
• A children’s charity undertaking policy and research, in community support, welfare or housing
• An NGO or central or local government department

*This is an academic degree – further study may be needed to gain professional qualifications.