Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-School Education in English
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70% of credits in English
Degrees taught in Catalan, Spanish and 70% in English. The minimum level required to access the Degree is B2, which will become a C1 at the end of your university studies.
Native English lecturers
Study with native English expert lecturers
Practice agreements with foreign schools
Make the most of the agreements with institutions in Finland, Germany, United States, France and Argentina, among others.
Prepare for more career opportunities
Thanks to your good level of English, and that this degree is official throughout the European Union, you will be able to work abroad. Also, you will have access to endless career opportunities, both within and outside of education. You will have access to:
- Editorials
- Resource centres
- Leisure activities
- Museum education departments
- Non-formal education centres
Students tell you their experience
“Thanks to the variety of agreements that the faculty has with different countries, in January I will be going to a school in London to do my last internship.”
Carla Vidal
Primary Education Degree student
"As well as excellent academic education and the selection of internships, UIC Barcelona boasts lecturers who are pedagogically involved, that create a family environment that helps you to grow both personally and professionally."
Patricia Gassó de Broto
Pre-Primary Education Bilingual Degree student
Professors and lecturers who make good teachers
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.
Study abroad
With this degree, you can study part of the curriculum or do your internship abroad, with academic recognition. Participate during one semester or year at one of your faculty's partner universities, or search for a business abroad for your internship. You can also get part of your ECTS during the summer at the Berkeley Summer Sessions, the best public university in the world.
Presentation
Objectives
We teach you based on objectives. The Bachelor's Degree 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. Promotion of effort, constancy and discipline.
- Knowledge of how language develops in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
- 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.
- Sensitivity to diversity and gender equality. Respect for human rights and civic values.
- The ability to introduce students to the digital world and add cultural richness through new pedagogical possibilities.
- Valuing cooperative work, a critical spirit and responsibility in relation to a sustainable future.
Competences of graduates
Your competences are what set you apart as a teacher who is useful to society.
Cross-disciplinary competences
Mastery of information technology and communication, languages (Catalan, Spanish, English), developed critical thinking and reflective analysis, the ability to be creative.
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
Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Primary Education or in Primary Education.
Academic structure
Bachelor's Degree in Pre-School Education
First year
First semester
- Psychology I: Bases of Psychology Development
- Sociology of Education
- English Language I
Second semester
- Psychology II: Cognitive Processes
- English Language I
Second year
First semester
- English Language II
- Family Sociology
- Music, Plastic and Physical Expression I
Second semester
- Psychology III: Learning Disorders
- School Work Placement I
Third year
First semester
- Nature Sciences, Social Sciences and Mathematics I
- Nature Sciences, Social Sciences and Mathematics II
- Languages and Literacy III
- School Work Placement II
Second semester
- Learning a Foreign Language: English
- Music, Plastic and Physical Expression III
- School Intership II
Fourth year
First semester
- Instrumental English
- English Language Teaching I
- English Language Teaching II
- English Language and Culture
- Content and Language Integrated Learning
Second semester
- School Intership III
- Final Degree Project
Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education
First year
First semester
- Psychology I: Bases of Psychology Development
- Sociology of Education
- English Language I
Second semester
- Psychology II: Cognitive Processes
- English Language I
Second year
First semester
- English Language II
- Family Sociology
- Mathematics I
- Learning and Teaching Music and the Plastic and Visual Arts I
Second semester
- Psychology III: Learning Disorders
- Experimental Sciences II
- Mathematics II
- School Intership I
Third year
First semester
- Experimental Sciencies III
- Language Teaching III
- School Intership II
Second semester
- Social Sciences II
- Learning a Foreign Language: English
- Learning and Teaching Music and the Plastic and Visuals II
Fourth year
First year
- Instrumental English
- English Language Teaching I
- English Language Teaching II
- English Language and Culture
- Content and Language Integrated Learning
Second year
- School Intership III
- Final Degree Project
Teachers
- ADAM MUÑOZ, José Luis
- AGUIRRE ARTEAGA, Georgina
- AMORES BARGAY, Joan
- ARRUFAT PUJOL, Carmen
- BAKER, Martyn Russell
- BALAGUER FÀBREGAS, Maria Carmen
- BALCELLS SANAHUJA, Meritxell
- BERNARDINO HERNÁN, Ana Belén
- CAMPS BANSELL, Jaime
- CARBALLO MARQUEZ, Anna
- CARLET, Angélica
- CARRILLO AGUILERA, Carmen
- CARR MILIO, Tomas Joaquin
- CERDÀ CLUSELLA, Gemma
- CERRATO LARA, Maria
- CORBELLA ROQUETA, Maria Teresa
- DE BOFARULL DE TORRENTS, Ignacio
- DOMINGO COSCOLLOLA, Maria
- DOMÍNGUEZ BERNÚS, Alejandro
- EVNITSKAYA, Natalia
- FERNÁNDEZ ELORDUY, Ainhoa
- FERNÁNDEZ MORILLA, Mónica
- FRANCO DUEÑAS, Ismael
- FUENTES LOSS, Mariana
- FUERTES CAMACHO, Maria Teresa
- GASSÓ DE BROTO, Patricia
- GELPI FLETA, Paula
- GONZÁLEZ MANCEBO, Sheila
- GORDI SERRAT, Francisca
- GOTSENS BELLART, Mª Teresa
- GRAELL MARTIN, Mariona
- GRAU GRAU, Marc
- HOWES, Christina Angela
- JACKSON FILOMENO, Silvia María
- JIMÉNEZ LÓPEZ, Esther
- KNIGHT, Janine Gwendolyn
- LLONGUERAS APARICIO, Anna
- LUNA BROSA, Maria Cristina
- MARTORELL SABATÉ, Eduard
- MIRÓ COMAS, Abel
- MOYA RUIZ, Albert
- MUMBARDO ADAM, Cristina
- OLIVA MARTÍNEZ, Francisco-Javier
- PÉREZ NICOLAU, Meritxell
- PONS MUDARRA, Cristina
- PUIG VOLTAS, Jordi
- PUJOL VALLS, Maria
- RODRÍGUEZ PRAT, Andrea Mercedes
- ROIG MARZÁ, Alberto
- ROQUET PUGÈS, Helena
- SCOTT, Yolanda Isabel
- SEGURA MOLLÀ, Marta
- TINTORÉ ESPUNY, Mireia
- TORRES MORALES, Bernat
- VERDERA ALBIÑANA, Asunción
- YEPES BALDÓ, Carlos
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.
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 or non-formal educational activities
Prerequisites & admissions
Application for admissions
To pre-register for undergraduate studies at UIC Barcelona, you will need to complete the application form available via the following link:
Entrance Examinations
The entrance exam is held several times throughout the year on Campus Barcelona. To take the exam, you must first complete the application for admission.
For more information:
Required documentation
The documentation required for the admission process varies according to each candidate’s academic background. Click on the following link to see what documents you will need to provide
Reservation and enrolment
In order to reserve a place on the programme, admitted candidates must pay 20% of the fee for the first year upon receipt of their letter of acceptance.
The remaining 80% is due after enrolment.
For more information:
Acces routes
Programme applicants may come to UIC Barcelona from different academic backgrounds. Click on the following link for detailed information on the route most pertinent to you:
Grants & financial aid
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: University degrees
Financial aid
Each payment method is adhered to the specific financing conditions of each degree programme.
Please see the attached document for details on these conditions: Methods of payment for degree
Discounts
Those seeking undergraduate degrees at UIC Barcelona may be eligible for different discounts depending on their circumstances.
Aptitude test
What is the Aptitude Test?
The Personal Aptitude Test (in Spanish, “PAP”) is a compulsory test in order to enter Pre-Primary and Primary Education Bachelor's degrees in all the universities within the Catalan university system. It consists of two tests that evaluate communicative competence and critical reasoning and logical-mathematical competence.
Why do I need to take the Personal Aptitude Test?
As a teacher, a sense of vocation is essential, because you will become an example to follow in terms of attitudes and values, you will educate and teach people who will become the society of tomorrow. However, it is also crucial to show that you have the necessary skills to become a teacher. It is essential to pass this test, as well as the Spanish national university entrance exams (PAU), in order to be able to enter the Education Bachelor's Degrees.
How is the Personal Aptitude Test scored?
The final mark for your Personal Aptitude Test will be a Pass or a Fail.
You pass the test if you gain a final mark equal to or above five out of ten. This final mark is calculated from the average for the two tests. Once you have passed it, the Personal Aptitude Test is valid indefinitely.
When can I sit the Personal Aptitude Test?
There are two sittings:
- Saturday, April 10
- Friday, July 16 (special sitting)
You can find out more about the enrolment dates and process here.
The results of the Personal Aptitude Test are published on the government site Portal d'accés a la universitat.
Who has to take the Personal Aptitude Test?
- Spanish Baccalaureate students.
- Spanish Higher Level Vocational Training students.
- Students coming from any education system other than Spain.
- Students who are entering the Education Bachelor's degrees through an academic record transfer.
- Students who are applying to university via the specific entrance exams for 25s, over 40s or over 45s.
- Students who, having sat the Spanish national university entrance exams (PAU) exams or the specific entrance exams for over 25s or 45s before 2017, have not met the requirements of the Personal Aptitude Test set out for pre-enrolment in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Who is exempt from taking the Personal Aptitude Test?
- Students who have passed their PAP tests (personal aptitude tests) in 2017, 2018, 2019 or 2020.
- Students from years prior to 2017 who met the PAP test criteria as set out for pre-registration at university in 2014, 2015 and 2016*.
- Holders of a university degree or equivalent.
If I fail the Personal Aptitude Test in April, can I take it again in July?
You can take the test as many times as you like. However, please bear in mind that if you pass it in the special sitting in July, you will not have your place reserved for the programme chosen in your pre-enrolment in June. However, if you have taken the entrance exams to study at the UIC Barcelona Faculty of Education, you have passed them and you have reserved a place, we will keep your place for you until you find out the results of the July Personal Aptitude Test.
How can I study for the Personal Aptitude Test?
You need to study for the exam individually, using the test models available on the website Universitats.gencar.cat. You can also find out here how we can help you from the UIC Barcelona Faculty of Education.
Education degree entrance exam preparation course
On-site course aimed at reinforcing logical-mathematical and communicative competences. The content and exercises will be similar to those the participants will find on the Personal Aptitude Test (PAP). Class will take place in the Faculty of Education.
Price: €180 (this amount will be deducted from the cost of tuition)
Virtual classes
Virtual classes schedule:
- Monday, 6 to 9 p.m. - Logical-mathematical competences
- Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m. - Communicative competences
Dates:
- First sitting: From March 1 to April 7, 2021 *.
- Second sitting: From June 28 to July 14, 2021.*
* There will be no classes due to the Easter holidays from 29/03 to 05/04.
Coordinating teaching staff: Xavier Oliva.
International mobility
Study abroad temporarly
As a student in this degree programme, you may complete part of your degree or a work experience placement abroad and receive academic recognition.
Spend a semester or a full academic year at one of your Faculty’s partner universities or find a company abroad to do an internship. You may also:
- Attend the Berkeley Summer Sessions (extracurricular activity) the world’s best public university.
For information about everything you need to do before, during and after your mobility stay, check out the "Study abroad" section and download all the documentation specific to your Faculty:
Study with us
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.
Visit the “International exchange students site” for more information and, download here all the specific documentation of this faculty:
