Cardiff Metropolitan University
Primary Education Studies BA (Hons)
Cardiff Metropolitan University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Astudiaethau Addysg Gynradd (Dwyieithog) BA (Hons) and other courses in Education at Cardiff Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Education.

Overall student satisfaction
70 /100
40 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Education

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Education at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £19500 £22000
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £27000 £14000 - £22000 £17000 - £26500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Education

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22820 £18460 £20799
25-75 percentile range £17528 - £26934 £13130 - £23882 £14555 - £27277

Course Description

The BA degree in Primary Education Studies will ensure that you have a good understanding of fundamental issues in the field of education in various contexts and environments. The course focuses specifically on the primary sector, and will be an ideal foundation for those interested in careers in primary education. Also, this degree is suitable for those who are interested in working in the wider fields of education, health and social work.

There are two study paths available:

D93T: BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies W93T: BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (Bilingual) / BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (Bilingual)*

Regular opportunities for work-based experience in schools will enable students to engage in current practice using the latest technologies and learning strategies. There is a wide variety of schools located in Cardiff and the surrounding area, and they will give you the opportunity to see first class practice in all areas of the primary period.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Astudiaethau Addysg Gynradd (Dwyieithog) BA (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University

50% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Teaching Professionals
10% Engineering professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
0% Design occupations
0% Administrative occupations
0% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.

If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

No element lower than 5.5. Academic IELTS test required.

PTE Academic 52

No element lower than 51

TOEFL (iBT) 72

TOEFL Internet required.

Cambridge English Advanced

Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Astudiaethau Addysg Gynradd (Dwyieithog), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Primary Education Studies BA (Hons)

Ireland £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
EU £15000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
International £15000 year 1
EU £16000 year 1
International £16000 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Cardiff Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #76 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #81 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all 16 university rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University

About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, also known as CardiffMet, was established in 1976 in the small city of Cardiff, Wales. This university holds more than 1,000 student residence rooms, and it takes pride in that the accommodation here is more than just a place to sleep. Those living on-site have access to frequent and free social events taking place nearby, ensuring that those learning here have just as many opportunities to make connections as they do to succeed academically.

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