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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 9X7T

Studies in Primary Education (Top Up)

Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham Newman University, the BA (Hons) Studies in Primary Education (Top Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This hugely popular course draws upon psychology, sociology and philosophy to take an applied approach to understanding how we can improve the education system and make positive change in the world. You will work alongside inspiring academics and supportive students to develop your critical thinking, communication, and creativity whilst forming lifelong friendships through engagement in collaborative projects exploring how we can develop the education system to address the challenges of the 21st century. Our courses provide you with an understanding of education from a sociological and phil... Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Educational Psychology and Child Development
Sociology of Education and Social Inequality
Philosophy of Education and Critical Pedagogy
Primary Curriculum Design and Implementation
Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs
Research Methods in Educational Studies
Contemporary Issues in 21st Century Education
Professional Practice and Reflective Teaching
UCAS Code:9X7T
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham Newman University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£14,000£20,000£25,000
5 years£16,000£22,500£29,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham Newman University offers Studies in Primary Education (Top Up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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