Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Primary Education
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The BA (Honours) in Primary Education is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to become an effective and inspiring primary school educator. Through a combination of theoretical learning, hands-on experience, and reflective practice, you will develop an understanding of child development, curriculum design, teaching methodologies and classroom management. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to participate in workshops and engage in reflective practice and self-assessment to continuously improve your teaching abilities. The BA (Honours) in Primary Education is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to become an effective and inspiring primary school educator. Through a combination of theoretical learning, hands-on experience, and reflective practice, you will develop an understanding of child development, curriculum design, teaching methodologies and classroom management. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to participate in workshops and engage in reflective practice and self-assessment to continuously improve your teaching abilities. The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate in BA (Honours) in Primary Education, you will be able to pursue a fulfilling career as a primary school teacher in both public and private educational institutions. Additionally, you may also choose from roles such as a curriculum developer, education consultant, instructional coordinator, or educational researcher. If you would like to advance your studies, you may choose to enrol in a postgraduate programme, either locally or with a foreign institution.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EDS1004 Child Development throughout the Primary School Cycle 4 ECTS EPE1012 Becoming a Primary School Educator 4 ECTS EPE1018 Mathematics Education for Primary School Children 6 ECTS EPE1019 An Emergent Curriculum in the Primary Classroom 4 ECTS IAL1026 Responding to Diversity in the Primary Classroom 4 ECTS LLI1002 School Experience and Practicum 1 6 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EPE1013 The Art and Science of Learning and Instruction 6 ECTS EPE1014 Responding to Multicultural Contexts 4 ECTS EPE1015 Supporting Primary Children in Science 6 ECTS EPE1020 The Role of Play in the Primary Years 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EPE1016 English in the Primary Classroom 6 ECTS EPE1017 It-Tagħlim tal-Malti fil-Primarja 6 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits. Year 2 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) LLI2002 School Experience and Practicum 2 6 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EDS2004 Primary Education Histories, Systems, and Processes 4 ECTS EPE2023 English in the Primary Classroom 2 4 ECTS EPE2028 Research Methods for Primary Educators as Reflective Practitioners 4 ECTS EPE3013 Teaching and Learning Social Studies 4 ECTS EPE3015 Social and Legal Issues in Education 4 ECTS EPE3017 Education for Sustainable Development in the Primary Years 4 ECTS EPE3018 Assessment in the Primary Classroom 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) EDS2003 Learning Theories and the Primary School Child 4 ECTS EPE2024 Addressing Physical Education and Health Issues In the Primary Years 6 ECTS EPE2025 Respondi
Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Special Course Requirements A pass at Advanced Matriculation Level at Grade C or better in any one subject. Notes and any other requirements Applicants considered in terms of paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Faculty Admissions Committee that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. The eligibility of such applicants shall be decided by the University Admissions Board on the recommendation of the Faculty Admissions Committee, following an interview conducted by an interviewing board appointed for the purpose. All applicants shall submit with their application a Police Good Conduct Certificate issued by the Commissioner of Police in terms of the Conduct Certificates Ordinance, and shall not be included in the Register established under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website . Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment w
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Non EU Applicants: Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500 You are viewing the fees for non EU nationals. Switch to EU nationals if you are a national of any country from within the EU/EEA.
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 180
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