BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies
This programme is delivered by Metropolitan College, at various campuses across Greece. It is validated by Queen Margaret University. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as equivalent awards delivered by QMU.
The BA Hons Primary Education Studies is designed to provide a supportive and creative learning environment so as for students to become competent, confident, creative, and motivated primary teachers with an in-depth pedagogical knowledge and sensitivity towards contemporary educational issues. The programme provides students with the appropriate equipment and a broad, balanced experience of subjects that will enable them to deliver high quality teaching for all children in any primary educational setting and develop strong identity as primary teachers. The programme reflects key areas of teachers’ professional responsibilities such as core subject curriculum and pedagogy, educational theory drawing upon the methods of psychology, child development, and practical school placement.
Programme details
Title : BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies
: SCQF Level 10 (Honours)
Mode of delivery : Face-to-face, full-time
Duration : normally 4 years
Language of delivery : Greek
Approval
First approved: 2024
Most recent approval: 2024
External accreditation or recognition: n/a
Programme structure
|
Module |
Level |
Credits |
|
Introduction to Pedagogy |
7 |
20 |
|
Developmental Psychology |
7 |
20 |
|
Language and Literacy in Primary Education |
7 |
20 |
|
Professional Practice in Primary Education I |
7 |
0 |
|
Mathematics and Numeracy |
7 |
20 |
|
Modern Greek History |
7 |
20 |
|
Study Skills |
7 |
0 |
|
Curriculum Design and Development in Primary Education (placement module) |
7 |
20 |
|
Biology |
8 |
20 |
|
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Primary Education |
8 |
20 |
|
Social Psychology of the Classroom |
8 |
20 |
|
Professional Practice in Primary Education II |
8 |
0 |
|
Children’s Literature |
8 |
20 |
|
Geography in the context of Natural Sciences |
8 |
20 |
|
Microteaching and Classroom management (placement module) |
8 |
20 |
|
Educational Psychology |
9 |
20 |
|
Natural Sciences |
9 |
20 |
|
Social Pedagogy |
9 |
20 |
|
An introduction to Special and Inclusive Education |
9 |
20 |
|
Greek Language Didactics |
9 |
20 |
|
Didactics of Natural Sciences |
9 |
20 |
|
Professional Practice in Primary Education III |
9 |
0 |
|
Theatre Pedagogy |
10 |
10 |
|
Literature Didactics: Theory and Practice |
10 |
20 |
|
Sociology of Education |
10 |
10 |
|
Didactics of Mathematics |
10 |
20 |
|
Education for Sustainable Development |
10 |
20 |
|
Research Methodology and Research Project |
10 |
40 |
|
Professional Practice in Primary Education IV |
10 |
0 |
Key features
Placements:
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 1 |
60 hours - Professional Practice in Primary Education I Primary schools' placement throughout the semester |
40 hours - Curriculum Design and Development in Primary Education Primary schools' placement throughout the semester as an integrated module component |
| 2 |
60 hours - Professional Practice in Primary Education II Primary schools' placement throughout the semester |
40 hours - Microteaching and Classroom management Primary schools' placement through the semester as an integrated module component |
| 3 |
100 hours - Professional Practice in Primary Education III Primary schools' placement throughout the academic year |
|
| 4 |
100 hours - Professional Practice in Primary Education IV Primary schools' placement throughout the academic year |
|
Professional registration: n/a
Any other important points: n/a
Admission criteria
Applicants, in order to be considered for admission should have a Greek Secondary School Diploma / ‘Apolyterion of Lykeio’ or equivalent (e.g., International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) with a grade 10 or above. This requirement is in line with the Greek government’s minimum standard for access to higher education.
In addition, for the BA Primary Education programme only, applicants to be considered for admission should hold a Greek Secondary School Diploma / ‘Apolyterion of Lykeio’ or equivalent (e.g., International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) with a grade of 12 or above. This is comparable to the average successful entrant in the equivalent programme offered at Greek state universities.
High school leaving certificates issued by vocational Lyceums, such as TEE or EPAL and foreign certificates which are equivalent to the Greek Lyceum certificate (e.g. International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) are also accepted.
Non-native Greek speakers, may be admitted to the programme on demonstrating that:
a) They hold a qualification recognised by QMU for admission to undergraduate programmes, as documented in the University Admissions Regulations.
b) They hold a certificate of attainment in Greek at Level Î’2
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