Is Anyone Doing BA (hons) Education Studies (Primary)?

I’m just finishing my first year and so far so good! I’m completing it full-time (2 modules each year) and it can sometimes be difficult to get motivated with distance learning but as long as you manage that well you will be fine. The level one modules cover childhood psychology ( development, attachment etc) and an introduction to education in primary years (different roles, approaches to learning, introduction to different curriculum areas). I think it’s a great course and I’ve been in touch with various unis to make sure it’s a qualifying degree for PGCE, and it is😊You do have to arrange your own placement though for observations and experience, which can be quite time consuming and frustrating, but it’s worth it in the end. I volunteer one day a week at a local primary school and that suits just fine. I’d say go for it!!

Hi there,

I've decided that I'd like to become a primary teacher and I'm looking into doing the Open University BA in primary education studies and enroll in time to start in October.

I was wondering if anyone has done this degree (or currently doing it) and if they would recommend it? I've looked at all the info on the website and the prospectus and I'm really keen to learn all the modules as it seems like a great degree, I just want to be sure that it's a good degree to have when I eventually apply for a PGDE place (potentially at Moray House in Edinburgh as I live here).

Basically any info from anyone who's studied /studying it, would be great. Or if anyone on here is thinking of doing it when it starts in October then say hello!

Thanks for reading! 🙂

I’m just finishing my first year and so far so good! I’m completing it full-time (2 modules each year) and it can sometimes be difficult to get motivated with distance learning but as long as you manage that well you will be fine. The level one modules cover childhood psychology ( development, attachment etc) and an introduction to education in primary years (different roles, approaches to learning, introduction to different curriculum areas). I think it’s a great course and I’ve been in touch with various unis to make sure it’s a qualifying degree for PGCE, and it is😊You do have to arrange your own placement though for observations and experience, which can be quite time consuming and frustrating, but it’s worth it in the end. I volunteer one day a week at a local primary school and that suits just fine. I’d say go for it!!

Hey!

I replied to your thread on a previous forum but this one looks to be more current with the upcoming term.

I've just enrolled and have my funding in place or at least authorised and has been sent off to the ou. Im excited to get started and a bit nervous like im not gonna lie. Im doing the 3 year course 2 modules a year and working full time .

Are you gonna do any pre-course reading? I've been listening to a few podcasts that are really interesting and usually have interviews with top researchers and always have full transcripts in the links i can give you some links if you are interested.

I'm Dan btw, if anyone else is starting in october feel free to say hello!

Hey Melissa, I am also starting this degree in a few days. I'm soo nervous! I really hope i don't lose motivation. Good Luck x

Hey!

I replied to your thread on a previous forum but this one looks to be more current with the upcoming term.

I've just enrolled and have my funding in place or at least authorised and has been sent off to the ou. Im excited to get started and a bit nervous like im not gonna lie. Im doing the 3 year course 2 modules a year and working full time .

Are you gonna do any pre-course reading? I've been listening to a few podcasts that are really interesting and usually have interviews with top researchers and always have full transcripts in the links i can give you some links if you are interested.

I'm Dan btw, if anyone else is starting in october feel free to say hello!