Plymouth Marjon University
Primary Education BA (Hons)
Plymouth Marjon University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Primary Education BA (Hons) at Plymouth Marjon University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Education.

Overall student satisfaction
84 /100
15 total respondents
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 £22500 £19500 £21500
25-75 percentile range £12000 - £26000 £14500 - £23500 £18500 - £25500


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 (Hons) Primary Education is an important programme for the university, typically recruiting well and having an important role within the Institute of Education in terms of priorities, strategy and practice.

The proposed degree offers a programme that aims to consolidate many of the pre-existing quality elements from the current iteration, whilst also looking to develop aspects where the team has received feedback, and introducing new ideas that are innovative and will appeal to all year groups. The programme is held together by a number of over-lapping threads, including educational theory, practice in primary, the nature of curriculum, reflection and reflexivity, wider contextualising issues factors, research and ethics. Learning builds sequentially with the threads holding together key aspects of the learning. Alongside the content-focussed learning sits wider and more diffuse aspects of learning, which are enhanced through the approach to pedagogy and assessment; among other things, this learning includes development of digital competence, enhanced oral and written communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and seeking creative solutions.

The first year programme of study offers a diverse range of modules that will excite and stimulate students, giving them the chance to develop understanding of the core principles and theories that underpin learning throughout. In the immersive module An Introduction to Education, for instance, students begin grappling with big questions about the nature and purpose of education, the value and controversies surrounding curriculum, historical perspectives on education, and why politics matters in education. Later modules will unpick many of these ideas, revealing their complexity and giving students a chance to understand these issues in context/practice.

Teaching and assessment methods are intended to be diverse, and support students’ holistic development

Why this course at Marjon?

  • Learn within a hugely experienced education team with a wide variety of expertise.
  • Placement projects available each year, working with a tutor in a school.
  • Take time to practise for your QTS skills tests and take any GCSEs you are missing.
  • Work with practising teachers on your modules, giving you an insight into the realities of the classroom.

What might I become?

Many students go on to a primary teaching qualification through School Direct or PGCE, and this course fully prepares you for those routes, including helping you to review what type of teacher you might become. Other opportunities include early years teacher training, community education, youth work, children’s workforce professionals or educational officers.

Find out more at Open Day

Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying Primary Education at Marjon. You’ll meet lecturers and find out why we are ranked second in the UK for teaching quality*. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding, sport and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus with a current student and find out about the student-led clubs and societies.

Why study at Marjon?

  • First-class facilities used by world-class athletes
  • Small, person-focused university with a big personality
  • No.1 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
  • Southwest University of the Year for Student Life and Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Award 2022)
  • No.3 university in England for Learning Community (National Student Survey 2022)

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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 Primary Education BA (Hons) at Plymouth Marjon University

25% Artistic, literary and media occupations
20% Sales occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Secretarial and related occupations
10% Media Professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Information Technology Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Grading & Study Time

**Blog** **Contribution to debate ** **Digital presentation ** **Digital resource** **Essay** **Learning Journal** **Learning Resource ** **Portfolio ** **Practical ** **Presentation ** **Reflective portfolio ** **Structured Assignment ** **Teaching resource ** **Vlog**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Other Level 3 qualifications will be considered

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Primary Education, 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 BA (Hons)

EU £14500 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £14500 year 1

Additional fee information

EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.

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)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of Plymouth Marjon University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Plymouth Marjon University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #4 
    • #5 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #59 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 5 university rankings of Plymouth Marjon University

About Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth Marjon University, usually abbreviated to Marjon, is the trading name of the University of St Mark and St John. Based in a single campus several miles north of Plymouth city centre, next to Derriford Hospital, Marjon delivers courses and programs from two faculties: Faculty of Education, and Enterprise & Culture and Faculty of Sport, Health & Wellbeing.

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Student composition of Plymouth Marjon University

undergraduates:
2085
postgraduates:
415
Total:
2500
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