Primary Education Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree) BA (Hons)

This course aims to develop your knowledge of primary and early years education, equipping you with the skills needed to progress towards becoming a teacher in a primary or early years setting, or for other roles and careers within the field of education. <br/><br/>Course completion does not result in a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a requirement for becoming a primary school teacher. However, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) can be achieved through successful completion of a postgraduate teacher training course (such as a Primary Education PGCE). <br/><br/>The course offers an accelerated route to completing an undergraduate degree. In two years, you’ll gain the requirements needed to apply for a Postgraduate teacher training course. You can then undertake further study and potentially look forward to a career in early years, primary schools, or higher and further education. <br/><br/>**Why Study Primary Education Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>The BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (Non-QTS Accelerated Degree) will prepare you for the primary education sector but also equips you with the knowledge and skills for broader roles within the field of education such as in school management, social work, government, or health and social care, for example. <br/><br/>You’ll undertake a placement in both Year 1 and Year 2 and complete 190 hours of placement in a Primary School. <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.