Double Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Primary Education + Primary Education
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- Type of programme
- Official degrees
- Campus
- Campus Sant Cugat
- Duration
- 10 semesters (5 years)
- Credits
- 480 ECTS totals (308 coursed and 172 validated)
- Schedule
- Mornings
- Language
- Catalan, Spanish and some subjects in English
- Places
- 80
- Modality
- On site
Why study the double degree in Primary Education and Early Childhood Education at UIC Barcelona?
The double degree in Early Childhood and Primary Education at UIC Barcelona prepares you to become a teacher for children aged 0 to 12 in just five years. This is a unique opportunity to expand your professional profile and live your vocation throughout all stages of childhood. In an innovative, close-knit, and multidisciplinary environment, you will train with passion, develop key competencies in active methodologies, child well-being, and diversity attention, and grow alongside a team dedicated to transforming education today and in the future.
- Training in Health Sciences
Enhance your teaching profile with knowledge in child well-being, first aid, and health. Access specialized laboratories and choose a specialization in Special Education or a double degree with Psychology.
- Multidisciplinary Environment
Study on a campus where future health professionals coexist. Participate in joint projects with students from Medicine, Psychology, and Physiotherapy, enriching your educational perspective with insights from other disciplines.
- Internships from the Second Year
Complete over 500 hours of internships in more than 2,000 nursery and primary schools, in Spain or abroad. Experience diverse educational realities and grow through alternating sessions with your classmates.
- Innovative Classrooms and Spaces
Learn in mobile classrooms, didactic laboratories, the Geodesic Dome, or artistic expression spaces. Develop your teaching creativity in environments designed for active methodologies.
- Expand Your Career Opportunities
With this double degree, you can work with children aged 0 to 12 in public or private schools, educational projects, museums, hospitals, or non-formal education. A degree with great career potential.
- More Than Teaching: Educating with Purpose
Learn to lead a classroom, support families, and drive educational change. You will train as a professional committed to society and ready to tackle the challenges of the 21st century.
The Degrees of Education in numbers
In the bachelor's degrees in Education of UIC Barcelona, we want to maximise your skills and proficiency.
Testimonials
Studying Primary and Early Childhood Education at UIC Barcelona has been a deeply enriching experience. The high-quality training, with a practical approach and committed faculty, has allowed me to strengthen my teaching vocation and gain a comprehensive vision of education. The supportive and motivating environment has prepared me to face the challenges of education with confidence. I am sure this experience will be just as transformative for all those who choose to embark on this journey.
More career opportunities
This double degree opens the doors to greater employability. It allows you to teach children up to the age of 12.
Further study in STEM education
We also strongly advocate STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in schools and promote t through our robotics workshops, the Experimental Science laboratories and the Domo greenhouse (university allotments).
Practice agreements with foreign schools
Make the most of the agreements with institutions in Finland, Germany, United States, France and Argentina, among other countries.
Practice the theory you have learnt
We collaborate with internships at public, state-subsidised private and private institutions. In the first two cases, training centres must be accredited by the Generalitat de Catalunya Education Department. In the third case, we establish bilateral collaboration agreements between universities and institutions in Catalonia, the rest of Spain and abroad.
Other similar studies
- Double Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education + Humanities and Cultural Studies
- Double Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education + In Pre-School Education
- Double Degree in Primary Education + Psychology
- Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Primary Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Primary Education (Bilingual Group)
- Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education
Presentation
The double degree in Pre-Primary and Primary Education at UIC Barcelona allows you to gain a highly attractive professional profile in 5 years while taking on a manageable extra workload. It also means the door is open throughout your professional life for you to choose whether you want to be a teacher for children aged 0 to 5 or 6 to 12.
At UIC Barcelona there is individual attention and an interest in students that will encourage you to overcome the most difficult challenges.
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
Graduado o Graduada en Educación Infantil por la Universitat Internacional de Catalunya.
Graduado o Graduada en Educación Primaria por la Universitat Internacional de Catalunya.
Curriculum
"Validation of subjects: 10% of the ECTS credit price"
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
A campus that boosts your education from day one
You will study in a modern and functional environment designed to foster creativity and active learning. Our facilities promote methodological innovation, constant interaction, and both personal and professional growth.
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Mobile and versatile classroomsOur flexible classroom furniture allows for easy space reorganization, encouraging teamwork, active participation, and the implementation of dynamic teaching methodologies.
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Dome: educating for sustainabilityThe geodesic greenhouse Dome enables the development of educational projects focused on the environment and sustainability, fostering a commitment to social challenges from a pedagogical perspective.
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Experimental teaching laboratoriesYou will have access to laboratories designed to put theory into practice in scientific subjects. These spaces are designed for hands-on learning and developing teaching innovation skills.
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Artistic expression classroomIn this space, students work on artistic education through material manipulation, creativity development, and personal expression, both individually and collectively.
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Interactive music classroomA fully equipped classroom for experimenting with sounds, dynamics, and musical resources. Here, you will learn to integrate music as a key educational tool in child development.
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Library with up-to-date resourcesA spacious, bright area adapted for both individual and collaborative work. It offers a wide variety of physical and digital resources to enrich your learning and continuous education.
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
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Prerequisites & admissions
Admission process for degrees
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Request information
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Application for admission
- Delivery of documentation
- Validation of documentation
- Payment of processing fees
Entrance exam results
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Admissions
- Admissions
- Admission pending BEA Grant
- Admission with BEA Grant
- On hold
- No admission
Deposit paid
Enrolment
Between June and September
- Tuition paid
You are now part of UIC Barcelona
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:
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:
Discounts
Those seeking undergraduate degrees at UIC Barcelona may be eligible for different discounts depending on their circumstances.
FAQ
FAQsGeneral information
- 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
- 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.
Access routes
- Can I apply for the entrance examinations with any upper secondary school qualification?
Yes, you can apply from any type of upper secondary school qualification.
- Can I apply to sit the entrance examinations from any higher level vocational training course (CFGS)?
Yes. And in addition, depending on the CFGS, students can have up to 30 ECTS credits officially recognised.
- If I have already completed a bachelor’s degree, do I have to take the entrance exams?
Yes, everyone has to take the entrance exams.
- Can any of my subjects be officially recognised if I have already started university studies?
Yes, you can request that your subjects be officially recognised, especially if your previous degree programme was in the same field of knowledge: Social Sciences.
Entrance exams and the admission process
- What is the cut-off mark for accessing a degree programme in education?
Your admission will depend on the outcome of our University’s entrance exams, in addition to passing the PAU (national Spanish university entrance examinations) and the PAPs (personal aptitude test).
- What do the entrance exams involve?
They involve: a psycho-technical test, an English test, a specific Spanish and Catalan language test, a general culture test and a one-to-one interview. All of these tests are sat the same day.
- Do I have to pass the PAPs to be able to access a bachelor’s degree in education at UIC Barcelona?
The PAP tests are not an admission requirement for non-profit private universities, but they are part of an agreement to improve the profile of future teachers. If you have not passed the test before beginning your studies at the Faculty, you must do so during your first year.
- 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.
- Can I look up past entrance exam papers?
We do not provide past papers from previous years’ exams. In the case of the specific tests, we suggest that you revise one or more first-year upper secondary school text books. And for the psycho-technical test, you can find examples on the internet that give you an idea of the style of the exam.
- What level of English is required for the exam?
You do not need to have a minimum level of English to access the bachelor’s degrees in education, we only request a minimum B2 level in the case of bilingual subjects on bachelor’s degrees and double degrees.
- 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.
- How are the marks from both my academic record and the entrance examinations weighted?
65% is attributed to your academic transcript, 25% to the entrance exams and 10%, to the one-to-one interview.
- Can I choose the date of the entrance exam?
You can request a specific date, but you must wait for a notification from the Admissions Department who, after reviewing your documentation will confirm the date of your test via email. The number of places will decrease as the exam sittings take place. In general, we recommend attending the first calls. You can see the entrance exams dates by visiting: uic.es/ca/admissions/graus/ proves-admissio.
- When will I find out the results of the entrance exams?
The results will be sent via email approximately 15 working days after the exams have been taken.
- If I am ‘not admitted’ can I attend the following call during the same academic year?
No, you can only attend one call per academic year.
- If I am admitted, what is the next step?
You will receive a letter of admission containing information about the next steps to take in order to reserve your place which means paying 20% of the fee for the first year. You will pay the remaining 80% during the enrolment period, between July and September.
- If I choose not to study at UIC Barcelona after having reserved a place, will the reservation fee be refunded to me?
The reservation fee will only be refunded if you do not pass upper secondary school or pass the PAPs. This clause is laid out in our General Terms and Conditions.
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:
- Earn ECTS during the summer at the Berkeley Summer Sessions, 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:
- Opportunities and requirements for mobility
- Faculty International mobility Agreements
If you are student of one of the double degrees you can also access the mobility opportunities of these faculties.
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:
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.