About Bed (hons) Primary Education in Stranmillis University College

How do children learn and develop? How do you unlock and maximise the potential of every child, inspiring, encouraging and nurturing learning to provide them with the foundations to build a better future? The BEd (Primary) is a four-year degree programme designed to support your development as an educational professional and reflective practitioner. Education Studies and Curriculum Studies provide the foundation for what you will be studying, providing an overview of education theory, policy and practice. In years one and two you will also choose a specialist area from the Northern Ireland curriculum. The leadership of your area of specialism will be studied in depth in Year 3 and in Year 4, plus you will conduct research and complete a dissertation on a topic that you are passionate about. The course is intellectually challenging, internationally relevant and informed by current educational research and scholarship.

A LEVEL

AAB

BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA

D*D*D – Not all BTEC Extended Diplomas are considered, please check with Academic Registry.

ACCESS COURSE

Successful completion of Access course with an average of 70% in level 3 modules.

IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE

H2H3H3H3H3H3 to include English and Mathematics.

THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

The BEd Primary degree at Stranmillis University College is very popular and each year the number of applicants greatly outweighs the number of places available. Academic Registry receives all applications for the BEd Primary degree directly from UCAS. Applications are considered on the basis of the information provided. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that complete detail is provided. All applications must contain a reference otherwise they will not be considered. All fully completed applications submitted by the UCAS closing date of 31st January are given equal consideration. Applications received after this date will not be considered.