Bachelor of Education (Hons) Primary Education

MQF Level: 6

ECTS Value: 180 ECTS

Start Date: September

Duration: 4 Years (Part-time)

Programme Description

This programme provides course participants with a strong foundation in primary education pedagogy, assessment, inclusive practices and educational theory. It aims to provide those within or wishing to join the education sector with the necessary tools and competences to teach effectively in the primary sector whilst fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all learners. Within this programme, learners shall also explore exciting areas of primary pedagogy and action-based research including project-based learning, learning stories, outdoor learning through nature, literacy strategies, and cultural awareness and expression.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to be in possession of:

Three (3) Ordinary Levels at MQF Level 3 (minimum Grade C or 5) in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics awarded by MATSEC or an equivalent examination body recognised by the Institute for Education.

AND

A minimum of one of the following:

An awarded MATSEC Certificate (MQF 4) with a grade C or better at Advanced Level in one of the subjects taught in the primary curriculum;
An MQF Level 4 vocational diploma with a minimum of 120 ECTS in Early Childhood Education and Care;
Three subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) including two subjects with a grade C or better, one of which must be a subject taught in the primary curriculum, and a third subject with a grade D or better;
Two subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) at grade C or better including one of the subjects taught in the primary curriculum and three intermediate subjects with a minimum grade D.

Applicants applying under the Institute for Education’s maturity clause are asked to refer to Section 2.2. of the Admission Regulations.

Course Outline

First Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU111	Academic Skills for Undergraduate Studies	2 ECTS
BEDU112	Psychology of Education: Development, Cognition and Learning	3 ECTS
BEDU101	Planning: A Key to Success	4 ECTS
BEDU113	Assessment for Learning and Continuous Assessment	3 ECTS
BEDU102	Classroom Management	3 ECTS
BEDU105	Teaching Practice I	10 ECTS
BPRI121	Developing the Young Mathematical Mind	5 ECTS
BPRI128	It-Tagħlim tal-Malti fil-Primarja	5 ECTS
BPRI127	Teaching English in the Primary Classroom	5 ECTS
BPRI122	Religious Education in the Primary Classroom	5 ECTS

Second Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU215	Inclusive Education: Theories and Practices	5 ECTS
BEDU219	Philosophy of Education: The Maltese Educational System and Collaborative Communities of Learning	3 ECTS
BEDU218	Achieving Standards while Fostering Equity and Social Justice	3 ECTS
BEDU214	Critical Pedagogy	4 ECTS
BEDU203	Teaching Practice II	10 ECTS
BPRI225	Everyday Science for the Primary Classroom	5 ECTS
BPRI233	An Emergent Enquiry-Based Curriculum	3 ECTS
BPRI215	Outdoor Learning through Nature	3 ECTS
BPRI223	Engaging Mathematics for All Learners	5 ECTS
BPRI226	Social Studies: Developing Citizenship and Values	5 ECTS

Third Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU321	Research Methods	5 ECTS
BEDU334	Enriching Learning through Web-based Applications	3 ECTS
BEDU302	Microteaching	3 ECTS
BEDU305	Sociology of Education: Gender Equality, Culture and Values	3 ECTS
BEDU317	The Professional Educator: Personal and Social Competences	4 ECTS
BEDU320	Experiential Learning and Authentic Assessment	3 ECTS
BEDU322	Exploring Multiculturalism in Education	3 ECTS
BEDU308	Micro-placement in Industry	6 ECTS
BPRI320	Literacy and Language Development	5 ECTS
BPRI324	Physical Education: Developing Healthy and Active Lifestyles	5 ECTS
BPRI329	Sparking Curiosity in Young Minds	5 ECTS

Fourth Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU400	Dissertation	20 ECTS
BEDU401	Teaching Practice lll	10 ECTS
BPRI432	Developing Self-Expression through the Creative Arts in the Primary Classroom	4 ECTS
BPRI431	Creating the Self-Empowered Learner	5 ECTS
BPRI430	Ethics in the Primary Classroom	5 ECTS

N.B. Please note that while the above provides an indication of the overall programme structure, the years in which modules are delivered may change or be replaced as part of the Institute for Education’s administrative processes.

Applications

Applications for the Bachelor of Education (Hons) Primary programme open mid-May of each year with programmes commencing the following September. When open, interested applicants may apply through the Institute for Education’s online portal