Primary Education (Accelerated Degree) BA (Hons)

<strong>Gain the essential skills and experience as you prepare for a fulfilling career working with children in primary education on this two-year fast-track course.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Fast-track your learning</strong><br/>Adopt a critically reflective and child-centred approach to teaching and working with children. You’ll earn a degree in two years and be primed to undertake a qualification to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).<br/><br/>As part of this primary education course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>• Combine independent research with collaborative workshops<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore contemporary issues such as inclusion, child development, and the political nature of education<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop your confidence, apply your learning, and sharpen your teaching expertise through professional experiences<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Find out more...</strong><br/><strong>Looking to change careers?</strong><br/>This course is ideal if youre looking for a career change, particularly if youd like to become a primary school teacher. Youll obtain an undergraduate degree in two years, enabling you to apply for a School Direct or other postgraduate course to achieve QTS.<br/><br/><strong>How youll learn</strong><br/>Youll be taught on campus through a range of lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent study. Your research will explore a variety of issues and theories relating to primary or early years education.<br/><br/><strong>Partnerships</strong><br/>Weve partnered with local schools and institutions to ensure your learning is informed by the latest practices. The partnerships will offer the opportunity to plan your own cross-curricular lessons and teach children.<br/><br/>Our ties with local schools mean that we can fully prepare you for your Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) interview.<br/><br/><strong>Our community</strong><br/>Youll join a community of like-minded peers from around the globe and teaching experts from the Carnegie School of Education. Our specialist team of professionally experienced teaching staff draws together academics and practising professionals.<br/><br/><strong>Why study the BA Primary Education (Accelerated) course at Leeds Beckett University?</strong><br/>- 94% of students on BA (Hons) Primary Education (Accelerated Degree) were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*<br/><br/><br/>• Fast-track your study on this intensive two-year accelerated degree<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Link your learning by gaining experience in primary schools and specialist settings<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Directly prepare for your teacher training postgraduate qualification<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop essential skills and knowledge across the whole primary phase of education<br/><br/><br/><br/>*National Student Survey 2025

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