University of Hull

BA (Hons) Primary Teaching Studies

University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

Course overview

Be part of the lasting impact that education has on people's lives on this accelerated route towards a PGCE or taking on a teaching role in schools. You’ll learn about education from many different viewpoints from across the world. Develop key communication and research skills.

Examine education theory, research, policy and practice. And explore and specialise in your area of interest. Opportunities to reflect on professional practice include a work-based module at the end of your first year.

As well as visits to diverse learning environments such as mainstream and special schools, alternative provision, galleries and museums. You’ll develop professional and practical skills in our Early Years Room and key stage one classroom space. You can also study towards an accredited Forest School certification.

This prepares you to work outside with children and gives you a valuable extra qualification. Our extensive network of 600+ education-related organisations and schools gives you invaluable learning experiences such as guest lectures and professional practice observations. As well as opportunities to take your placement in the UK or overseas.

Key highlights

  • Accelerated two-year route towards a PGCE or school teaching role
  • Work-based module at the end of the first year
  • Visits to mainstream and special schools, alternative provision, galleries and museums
  • Practical skills developed in Early Years Room and key stage one classroom
  • Option to study towards an accredited Forest School certification
  • Network of 600+ education organisations, with UK or overseas placements

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — For this course, you'll need 112 UCAS points.
  • BTEC: DMM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 112 UCAS points A LEVELS BBC BTEC DMM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points

Scholarships

  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000
  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Primary school teacher (after PGCE and QTS)
  • Teaching assistant
  • Early years practitioner
  • Special educational needs support worker
  • Forest School leader
  • Museum or gallery education officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,060 per year | International: £18,945 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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