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Primary and Early Years Education

Birmingham City University
Tuition GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Birmingham, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Primary and Early Years Education at Birmingham City University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Primary and Early Years Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Primary and Early Years Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Learning to teach young people between the ages\xa0of three and seven,or
  2. Learning to teach young people between the\xa0ages of five and 11.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements


We normally require a Bachelor\'s Honours degree at 2:1 level or above from a UK higher education institution or a recognised equivalent in a subject that provides the necessary foundation for work as a primary teacher although we will consider applications from those with a 2:2 degree.

Trainees expecting to take a specialist module in a core subject, Special Educational Needs or Early Years must have an appropriate degree or be able to demonstrate equivalent understanding and experience.

GCSE at grade C or above (or its equivalent) in English, mathematics and a science subject is also necessary at the point of enrolment.

For entry onto a teaching course you\'ll also be required to pass Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy. Please visit the\xc2\xa0DfE website\xc2\xa0for more\xc2\xa0information. Applicants who have accepted a place will be offered support with the tests if required.

It is essential for applicants to have spent time in British state primary schools and have some familiarity with the current National Curriculum before submitting an application.

You will provide a \'Seen Teaching Form\' signed by a senior member of a primary school or other appropriate state setting as part of the selection process.

Applicants must meet The National College for Teaching and Leadership requirements for Initial Teacher Training, which means being medically fit and successfully completing an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Birmingham City University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Birmingham City University

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham City University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

University Profile
  • Start Date September 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months