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Bachelor of Primary Education Studies

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A three-year degree on how children learn and how education shapes society, With school placements.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Primary Education Studies. Apply relevant analytical
Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

Primary and early years teaching after a PGCE or School Direct
Higher-level teaching assistant
Social work
Speech and language support
Charities
Museums

Curriculum

Themes include the philosophy and history of education
Curriculum design
Child psychology
Global approaches to learning
and inclusion and social justice
In 15 or 30 credit modules
With 15 days in mainstream primary school settings. Occupational health and enhanced DBS checks required.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer 112 UCAS tariff points (CCC at A level) with five GCSEs at grade C/4 including English and Maths
Or equivalent overseas qualifications set country by country
A foundation year is available if the points are not met
IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element is typical
some courses ask for more
Additional academic criteria: 112 UCAS tariff points (CCC) typical for BA Business and Management
Varies by course.

Accepted academic background

Overseas secondary qualifications equivalent to the UK entry (e.g. India: Class XII with 50% overall for Year 0/foundation entry and 60% for Year 1 entry, entry is set country by country on the country-specific page), UK typical offer 112 UCAS tariff points (CCC) with five GCSEs for Business and Management, varies by course, mature applicants and RPL considered, portfolio for Art and Design, sporting achievement for Sport

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each)
TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 59
PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72 (tests taken before 2026-01-21
Duolingo 4.0 overall on the new scale for later tests)
Cambridge Duolingo 110 (min 100 each)

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Personal Statement
Academic Reference

How to apply

Review the Primary Education Studies admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,000 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Cyncoed Campus
Faculty or school	Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy
Department	Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Cardiff Metropolitan University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Primary Education Studies. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.