Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Primary Education
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- Type of programme
- Official degrees
- Campus
- Campus Sant Cugat
- Duration
- 8 semesters
- Credits
- 240 ECTS
- Schedule
- Mornings
- Language
- Catalan, Spanish and some subjects in English
- Places
- 80
- Modality
- On site
Why study Pre-Primary Education at UIC Barcelona?
The Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education at UIC Barcelona prepares you to become an innovative, humanistic, and committed teacher, with a multidisciplinary vision that equips you to educate children aged 0 to 6.
Throughout your studies, you will develop competencies in active methodologies and grow with a global mindset on the science of education, allowing you to successfully face the educational challenges of the 21st century.
- Experts in Practical Training
Our internship system, with agreements with more than 2,000 schools, provides a formative immersion in diverse educational contexts. These placements are linked to the subjects you are studying through a validated alternating methodology that strengthens the connection between theory and practice.
We also offer international placements (in Finland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Slovenia, and more) and transformative experiences in hospital classrooms and developing countries. - High Level of Employability
The skills acquired throughout our training pathway guarantee a high employment rate. During your degree, you will take part in training sessions designed to facilitate your transition into the professional world.
- Dive into the Science of Learning
Learn the teaching profession through a range of active methodologies. Benefit from the experience of research-active faculty who bring the current vision of schools into the classroom. We prepare you to manage classrooms, guide families, and collaborate with educational professionals. Enrich your professional profile with first aid training.
- Go Global with Bilingual Groups
Take 70% of your credits in English and graduate with a C1 level. Our bilingual program will open new professional doors in an increasingly globalized educational environment.
Complete your internships in international schools, either in Spain or abroad, and embrace a spirit of global learning from day one. - Explore the Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Through seminars and courses on educational digitalization, you will reflect on the positive impact artificial intelligence will have on your future teaching and on the learning experience of your future students.
- A Faculty Where Your Options Double
Dare to choose a Double Degree in Psychology or Humanities. Complete the Early Childhood–Primary double degree in just one additional year. You can also earn a double degree in Education in California, at Westcliff University, and gain professional experience in the United States.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities
Train in innovative classrooms equipped with advanced technology and versatile furniture that enhances pedagogical skills and encourages collaborative work. Discover our laboratories and The Dome, a geodesic greenhouse designed for educational purposes.
The Degrees of Education in numbers
In the bachelor's degrees in Education of UIC Barcelona, we want to maximise your skills and proficiency.
We offer our students comprehensive support throughout their training
We are united by a social responsibility of forming committed, humanistic teachers with a spirit of service, endowed with a high level of competence, prepared for inclusiveness. We want to actively contribute to the improvement of the educational system of our country. We offer our students all-round support throughout their studies.
A cross-disciplinary curriculum
We are located on the health campus because we believe that innovative and effective education must be based on scientific evidence. We are driven by the passion to train humanistic teachers that have a rigorous approach.
We work with health professionals to enrich our curriculum, thanks to our links with degree programmes in the health sciences.
Promotion of STEAM education
Through the projects funded by the European Union, we have established collaboration and knowledge transfer agreements with educational institutions to promote STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) and develop cross-disciplinary skills from their integration.
A diverse teaching team with a strong research profile
We have a high quality teaching team, which brings an enriching diversity of profiles and perspectives to our curriculum. Our teachers combine theory and practice with a strong inclination towards research. The direct contact that teachers maintain with the educational world allows them to transmit a comprehensive, multidisciplinary and transformative vision of the reality of the sector.
Study for a while abroad
As a student on this bachelor’s degree, you can study part of your programme or undertake a work placement aboard and receive academic recognition. Study at one of the partner universities of our faculty during a semester or a year or look for a company abroad to do a work placement. Get some of your ECTS credits from the Berkeley Summer Sessions, the world's best public university
Students motivated to improve education
We want to educate teachers who are aware of their transformative role in everyday society, with a passion to continue learning throughout their professional lives.
Additional information
Other similar studies
- Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Primary Education (Bilingual Group)
- Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education in English (Bilingual Group)
- Double Bachelor's Degree in Pre-School Education + Primary Education
- Double Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education + Humanities and Cultural Studies
- Double Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education + In Pre-School Education
Presentation
Today's children are the future. Enriching their growth and providing them continuing education is more than a responsibility. At UIC Barcelona, this is our guiding principle: we work today to improve tomorrow. We will train you to become a professional with human skills that transform and enrich society. With a sensitivity towards and enthusiasm for working with children, and a capacity for self-criticism, flexibility and transmitting culture.
The Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Primary Education focuses on education during the first 6 years of a child's life, while holders of a degree in Primary Education are responsible for education between the ages of 6 and 12.
After graduation you may decide to either enter the job market (in Spain you must hold this official qualification to work as a teacher) or pursue a master's degree (in any country within the European Higher Education Area) and afterwards start your doctoral thesis.
Objectives
Our education is target-based. The Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Primary Education will provide:
- A sound command of all applicable course content, always from a global perspective.
- Techniques to ensure peaceful co-existence in the classroom through emotional education and autonomy.
- The ability to recognise child language development and potential difficulties.
- Out-of-classroom skills relating to school organisation, tutoring sessions for parents or your relationship with other education agents. Preparation for the demands of today's society.
Prospective students
If you are a people person and feel the world of education is your calling, the Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Primary Education is right for you.
The following are some of the aptitudes our students share:
- An interest in teaching
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Creativity
- Sensitivity towards artistic expression
- Ability to relate to others
- Observation skills
Competences: Graduates
Your competences are what set you apart as a teacher who is useful to society.
- Cross-disciplinary competences
Information technology and communication, languages (Catalan, Spanish, English), critical thinking and reflective analysis, creativity. - Teacher-specific competences
Expertise in the subjects you teach and the teaching methods you employ, ability to work with colleagues and other staff members, professional development. - Subject-specific competences
Competences you will develop through a number of diverse methods such as lectures, case studies, problem solving and problem-based, project-oriented, cooperative and independent learning.
At UIC Barcelona we will assess your competences through: objective exams, assignments and projects, portfolios, reports, self-evaluation, interviews, etc.
Academic accreditation
Graduado o Graduada en Educación Infantil por la Universitat Internacional de Catalunya.
Curriculum
Internship
Internship
The institutions in which the work experience can be carried out will either be state owned, partially state owned or private.
In the two former cases, the centers must be accredited by the Departament d'Ensenyament of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
In the third case agreements for bilateral collaboration are made between universities and institutions in Catalonia, outside Catalonia, and abroad.
Objectives
The main objective of this work experience is for students to develop the necessary skills so that they are able to establish a relationship between theory and practice. In order to achieve this it is necessary for the student to be able to observe and carry out a descriptive and interpretative analysis of contexts, be able to intervene, first with guidance and then independently and also be able to make proposals and / or develop projects tailored to the needs of the real context of work experience.
Operation
External work experience is educational in nature and forms part of the compulsory practicum module.
The practicum module includes the following subjects:
- Work Experience in Schools I
- Work Experience in Schools II
- Work Experience in Schools III
Regulations
External work placements are regulated by legal rules and external regulations. The legal rules are based on signing a preliminary agreement which establishes the agreements and commitments entered into by the institutions, universities and the work experience students. Insurance is covered by the enrolment fees.
The internal regulations set out the guidelines to be followed in each of the external work placements and define the tasks for the tutors in the centres, for universities and for the students on a placement. The teacher's guides for each subject contain details of these regulations.
Facilities
An environment designed to enhance your learning
Where you learn makes a difference. This is why we have innovative spaces, equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources that favour active methodologies, cooperative work and teaching creativity. An environment designed to inspire and transform education.
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Mobile classroomsThe classrooms have chairs and mobile tables that allow adjustments to the space according to the immediate needs of the class, favouring group work, flexibility and innovation in active methodologies.
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Domo: Educational greenhouseThe Domo is a geodetic greenhouse used for pedagogical purposes, offering students a unique environment to work on practical projects related to sustainability and environmental education.
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Observation ClassroomThe observation classroom is a space designed to simulate real-life situations that teachers frequently encounter and that require specific skills. This room allows the practice to be observed from the outside without interfering in the experience taking place inside.
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Visual arts classroomIn the visual arts classroom students have access to individual or group workshops, with diverse materials that encourage creativity, manual work and artistic expression in the educational process.
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Music and movement classroomThe music classroom is equipped for the development of dynamic and creative activities, allowing students to explore various techniques and musical resources in an interactive and stimulating environment.
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LibraryThe library is a spacious and modern space, ideal for individual or group study. It offers a wide selection of physical and digital educational resources to support the continuous learning of students.
Professional Career
Professional opportunities
Those who complete the programme and gain the corresponding degree are qualified to begin professional careers as teachers. The degree certificate allows graduates to organize activities in both public and private schools. Graduates may also choose to work in the following areas:
- Publishing houses
- Resource centres
- After-school facilities and recreational clubs
- Educational teams in museums
- Non-formal educational activities
Teaching team
The teaching team in the Faculty of Education consists of professionals who train future teachers using the most innovative methodologies. They are also involved in important research activities both inside and outside the university. Direct contact with professional practice allows our professors and lecturers to transmit a comprehensive, multidisciplinary and human overview of the reality in the sector to students.
Our teaching and research team
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ALBAREDA TIANA, Sílvia
Department of Education
salbareda@uic.esTel. +34 932 541 800 Ext. 6113, 4146
Open days
Attend the next Open Day
The University is organising open days for future university students who would like to know more about our institution and the programmes we offer.
Prerequisites & admissions
PAP Test
From the 2024-2025 academic year onwards, the Personal Aptitude Tests (PAP), organised and externally evaluated by the Interuniversity Council of Catalonia (CIC), will have to be passed before admission to the bachelor’s degree, or during the first year of the studies.
The Faculty of Education Sciences offers a PAP online preparatory course.
Application for admission
To register for Degree in Pre-Primary Education at UIC Barcelona, click on the following link and complete the application form:
Entrance Examinations
After submitting your application you are required to take an entrance exam on our Barcelona Campus. You may take it at any one of the available times.
Required documentation
Check out the documentation you need to be admitted to UIC Barcelona. We believe there are many ways to start your new life at university. Click on the following link for all necessary information:
Reservation and enrolment
If you have received an acceptance letter, all you need to do is pay 20% of the full cost of the first year. Once your enrolment is complete, you must pay the remaining 80% in one lump sum.
Acces routes
How can I access UIC Barcelona? Click on the following link for information on all possible routes.
Recognition and transfer of credits
Prices, grants and financial aid
Price
Grants
UIC Barcelona offers various fellowships supported by both public institutes (MEC or AGUAR), as well as private UIC Barcelona funds.
For further information, please check with our admissions department:
Other grants
Those seeking undergraduate degrees at UIC Barcelona may be, also, eligible for other different grants.
Financial aid
UIC Barcelona is committed to ensuring that nobody with a true aptitude and zest for learning should have to drop out of a degree for financial reasons. Student Services offers information and personalised assistance so that students can access these grants and financial aid.
FAQ
FAQsDades generals del Grau
- How many places are available at the Faculty of Education?
There are 80 places available across our degree programmes in Education and 90 places on our bachelor’s degrees in primary Education. The places are divided into smaller groups depending on the subject. The new double degrees in Pre-Primary Education with Psychology and in Primary Education with Psychology, offer a total of 10 places.
- How much does a bachelor’s degree in education cost?
The price depends on the degree programme. You can check the cost of credits at uic.es/educación.
- Do students need to buy books or any other additional materials for classes?
No, all teaching material is available on the University’s digital platform and at the Library. There are no elevated costs associated with the material.
- What kind of grants or funding can I get to study education at UIC Barcelona?
You can check our website for all options regarding grants, discounts or free enrol- ment, as well as funding conditions. If you have an average mark of 8 from your first year of upper secondary school, or a 9 from your first year of CFGS, you can apply for an Academic Excellence Grant. (uic.es/becas).
- When will exams be held?
From 3 to 5.30 p.m. approximately.
- How and where are the exams held?
To ensure candidates’ safety, we have decided to hold all entrance exams online. Before the exam, we will send you all the information you need to access it (how to log in, your username, password, timetables, etc.)
- When do the practicums start?
The external placements are divided into three subjects that combine alternating placements in the 2nd and 3rd years with intensive placements in the 4th year, with the aim of facilitating the observation and reflection processes of the students. The duration of the placement is 3 alternate weeks in the 2nd year, 6 alternate weeks in the 3rd year, and 14 intensive weeks in the 4th year. The list of accredited training centres and centres with bilateral agreements is provided by the faculty, and placements are carried out in accordance with the regulations set out in the Practicum Manual.
Vies d’accés
- Puc accedir a les proves d’admissió des de qualsevol batxillerat?
Sí, a partir de qualsevol tipus de batxillerat.
- Puc accedir a les proves d’admissió des d’un CFGS qualsevol?
Sí. I a més a més segons el CFGS es poden arribar a convalidar fins a un màxim de 30 ECTS.
- Si ja tinc una carrera finalitzada, haig de fer les proves d’admissió?
Sí, has de fer les proves d’admissió.
- Puc demanar convalidació d’assignatures en cas d’haver iniciat estudis universitaris?
Sí, sempre es poden demanar estudis de convalidacions, sobretot en el cas de graus dins de la mateixa branca de coneixement: ciències socials.
Proves i procés d’admissió
- Quina és la nota de tall per accedir a qualsevol grau en Educació?
L’admissió dependrà del resultat de les proves d’admissió corresponents de la nostra universitat, a més d’aprovar les EBAU/PAU (avaluació del batxillerat per a l’accés a la universitat/selectivitat) i les PAP (prova d’aptitud personal).
- En què consisteixen les proves d’admissió?
Consisteixen en: test de llengua castellana, test de llengua catalana i una entrevista personal. Si optes per l’English Programme, a més a més faràs el test d’anglès. Totes aquestes proves es realitzen el mateix dia.
- Cal tenir les PAP per accedir al grau?
Aprovar les PAP no és un requisit per accedir als graus en Educació de UIC Barcelona.
Tot i així, animem tots els estudiants a fer-les abans o durant el transcurs del grau.- Per què es recomana tenir les PAP?
Recomanem tenir aprovades les PAP des del moment de l’admissió. Durant el transcurs del grau volem assegurar-nos que tots els estudiants les hagin aprovat, com a repte de millora personal i com a valor afegit a l’hora de postular-se a futures oposicions.
- Puc consultar models d’examen de les proves?
No facilitem models d’exàmens d’anys anteriors. En el cas de la prova específica suggerim que revisis un o diversos llibres de primer de batxillerat. I en el cas del test psicotècnic pots buscar-ne exemples a internet per tenir una idea de la mena d’examen.
- Quin és el nivell d’anglès requerit per a l’examen?
No hi ha un nivell mínim d’anglès per accedir als graus en Educació.
- Quin nivell d’anglès necessito per cursar els estudis de l’English Programme?
Per a l’alumnat que vol cursar l’English Programme es demanarà un nivell igual o superior al B2.
- Quin és el pes de la nota de l’expedient i de les proves?
Un 65 % la nota d’expedient, un 25 % les proves d’admissió i un 10 % l’entrevista personal.
- Puc triar la data de la prova d’admissió?
Pots sol·licitar una data concreta, però has d’esperar la notificació per part del Servei d’Informació i Admissions que, després de revisar la teva documentació, et confirmarà per correu electrònic la data de les proves assignada definitivament.
- Quan sabré els resultats de les proves d’admissió?
Els resultats es comunicaran via correu electrònic aproximadament 15 dies hàbils després d’haver realitzat les proves.
- Si obtinc un “no admès”, puc presentar-me a la convocatòria següent dins del mateix curs?
No, només pots presentar-te a una convocatòria per curs.
- Si he estat admès, quin és el pas següent?
Rebràs una carta d’admissió amb els passos que has de seguir per poder fer la reserva de plaça. Pots consultar les condicions de pagament a la nostra pàgina web.
- En el cas que finalment no cursi els meus estudis a UIC Barcelona després d’haver realitzat la reserva de plaça, recupero l’import de la reserva?
La reserva de plaça només es retorna en el cas que no superis el batxillerat o les proves d’accés a la universitat o la selectivitat.
Aquesta clàusula es reflecteix en el document de condicions generals.
International mobility
Study abroad temporarly
In the seventh semester, there is an opportunity for students to undertake study visits in Spanish universities (SIQUE agreement), European universities (Erasmus agreement) and international universities (bilateral agreement, without grants).
In the eighth semester, there is an opportunity to undertake work experience abroad. If a student would like to apply to a school in Europe, then he or she can apply for an Erasmus Training grant, with European funding, through the UIC’s International Relations Service.
If you are studying at another Spanish or foreign university, you can come to UIC Barcelona to study temporarily for one semester or a full academic year. If you want to know the specific requirements of outgoing mobility of thes degrees in Education, contact the Department of International Relations, exchange.scu@uic.es.
Study with us temporarily
If you are studying at another Spanish or foreign university, you can come to UIC Barcelona to study temporarily for one semester or a full academic year. If you want to know the specific requirements of outgoing mobility of thes degrees in Education, contact the Department of International Relations, exchange.scu@uic.es.
Alumni Ambassador
The Alumni Ambassadors are volunteer alumni who will explain their experience at UIC Barcelona to you. With them you will be able to resolve any doubts that may arise about the chosen program, the University and your experience as a student.
What questions can you ask an Alumni Ambassador?
- What do you value most about this program?
- What profile of students studied it?
- What do you think about teachers?
- What professional practices did you do?
- What are the advantages of studying in Barcelona?
- If he/she already has a job and if he had a hard time finding one.
Don't miss this magnificent opportunity to learn first-hand what it means to do a program at UIC Barcelona and the value it brings you in the development of your career. If you have any specific questions about the admission process, scholarships, visas or financial aid, you can contact directly admisiones@uic.es.
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