Undergraduate Degree in Primary Education
Specialise in teaching and acquire the necessary tools to guide the learning of young people. Through teaching modules, you will gain an in-depth understanding of teaching methods, psychology and new methodologies, and you will complete your training with a specialisation in ICT and Educational Innovation.
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Primary Education Modules
The online Primary Education Degree programme at UTAMED offers comprehensive, up-to-date training in the field of teaching, combining a solid pedagogical foundation with a practical and innovative approach. Throughout the four academic years, you will take teaching modules focused on child development, active methodologies, attention to diversity and teaching the main areas of the curriculum.
In addition, you will develop key teaching skills and learn how to use digital tools applied to education. From your first year, you will apply what you have learned in real-world contexts and have the opportunity to specialise with optional minors, all within a 100% online, flexible environment designed to support you at every stage of your teacher training.
First year
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
Recognition of credits for professional experience
At UTAMED, we take your professional background into account and facilitate the recognition of knowledge acquired outside the academic sphere. That is why you will be able to:
- Apply for the recognition of work placements if you have professional experience in state-funded educational institutions.
- Have subjects recognised based on your direct experience with children aged between 6 and 12 in fields such as child psychology, social work, social education, speech therapy or teaching in non-formal settings (music, art, languages, amongst others).
Our academic team will carry out an individual assessment of each profile to determine which recognition applies.
Structure of the Study Plan for Primary Teaching Modules
The study plan is divided into modules that provide comprehensive training, totalling 240 ECTS credits, distributed as follows:
| Typology | ECTS |
| Basic training credits | 60 |
| Compulsory credits | 100 |
| Elective credits | 30 |
| External academic work experience credits | 44 |
| Final Degree Project Credits | 6 |
| Total | 240 |
Primary Teaching Modules: Practical Training
The UTAMED Primary Education Degree includes compulsory external academic practical training worth a total of 44 ECTS credits, which is carried out during the last three years of the degree. These work placements take place in schools and educational centres with which we have partnerships nationwide, although you can also suggest a centre that interests you, provided that it is feasible to formalise an agreement.
This experience will enable you to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting, gain a close understanding of how the classroom works, and develop key teaching skills. In addition, you will have the support of an academic tutor and a work tutor who will supervise your progress and guide you through your training process, which provides a valuable opportunity for professional growth within the education system.
In addition, students have the opportunity to do their internships internationally through the agreement established between UTAMED and the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, together with the Regional Ministries of Education Abroad. Thanks to this collaboration framework, students will be able to carry out their practical training in Spanish educational centres located in other countries, broadening their pedagogical vision and acquiring teaching experience in international educational environments.
Below is the distribution of credits and hours for the subjects that make up the Practicum:
| Module | Course | Semester | ECTS | Hours |
| Practicum I | 2nd | 4 | 8 | 124 |
| Practicum II | 3rd | 6 | 12 | 188 |
| Practicum III | 4th | 8 | 24 | 375 |
If you are studying a specific specialisation, Practicum III will be carried out in accordance with that specialisation, so that the practical experience is aligned with your training.
Primary Teaching modules: Final Degree Project
The FP, with 6 ECTS credits, allows students to apply the knowledge they have acquired in a research or educational intervention project, delving deeper into key areas of primary teaching modules.
Specializations in Primary Education
Specialisation in ICT and Educational Innovation
The Specialisation in ICT and Educational Innovation offers specialisation in innovative methodologies and the use of technology in teaching. Within this specialisation, primary school modules include the use of digital tools, project-based learning and strategies for integrating ICT into the classroom. It is strongly recommended but entirely optional to obtain this specialisation. To do so, you must choose and complete the following modules:
English Language Specialisation
The English Language Specialisation of UTAMED's Primary Education Degree provides specialisation in teaching English as a foreign language. Within this specialisation, teaching modules cover methodologies for language acquisition, bilingual teaching strategies and the development of communicative competence in the classroom. Obtaining this certification is highly recommended but entirely optional. To do this, you must choose and take the following modules:
Specialisation in Physical Education
The Specialisation in Physical Education offers specialisation in the development of motor skills and the teaching of physical activity in schools. The modules in the primary teaching degree in this specialisation include planning physical activities, promoting healthy habits and integrating physical activity into the educational curriculum. Obtaining this certification is highly recommended but entirely optional. To do this, you must choose and take the following modules: