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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: D93F
Primary Education Studies (with Foundation Year)
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
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93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (with Foundation Year) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study at our Llandaff campus and leads directly into the degree course, which will be taught at our Cyncoed campus. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. This degree in Primary Education Studies at Cardiff Met will prepare you for a career in the broad field of education, including teaching. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Educational systems
Processes and approaches and learn how experiences in education are affected by social
Cultural
Economic and political circumstances
UCAS Code:D93F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.
Whilst most of the programme will be delivered through the medium of English, 40 credits per year of the bilingual course are available through the medium of Welsh
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £15,500 | £21,000 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £25,000 | £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▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
93%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
91%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Primary Education Studies (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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