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Primary Education (Accelerated Degree) at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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11Dec
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27Jun
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Course summary

Prepare for a fulfilling career working with children in primary education on this two-year fast-track course. Fast-track your learning 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). As part of this primary education course, you’ll:

  • Combine independent research with collaborative workshops
  • Explore contemporary issues such as inclusion, child development and the political nature of education
  • Develop your confidence, apply your learning and sharpen your teaching expertise through professional experiences
Find Out More This course is ideal if you’re looking for a career change, particularly if you’d like to become a primary school teacher. You’ll obtain an undergraduate degree in two years, enabling you to apply for a School Direct or other postgraduate course in order to achieve QTS. Our ties with local schools mean that we can fully prepare you for your School Direct or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) interview. You’ll be taught on campus through a range of lectures, seminars and workshops and independent study. Your research will explore a variety of issues and theories relating to primary or early years education. We have partnered with local schools and institutions to ensure your learning is informed by the very latest practices. The partnerships will offer the opportunity to plan your own cross-curricular lessons and teach children. You’ll join a community of like-minded peers from around the globe and teaching experts from the Carnegie School of Education. Our specialist team draws together academics and practising professionals. Why study the accelerated Primary Education course at Leeds Beckett University?
  • 100% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Primary Education (Accelerated Degree)*
  • Fast-track your study on this intensive two-year accelerated degree
  • Link your learning with experiences in primary schools and specialist settings
  • Professionally experienced expert teaching team
  • Designed to prepare you for a teacher training postgraduate qualification
National Student Survey 2024*

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Early Years Studies
  • Engaging Teaching & Learning
  • How Children Learn: Psychology & Development
  • Introduction to Research
  • Primary Curriculum Studies
  • Professional Experience 1
  • My Development
  • Professional Experience 2
  • Celebrating Special Educational Needs & Disability
  • Critical Perspectives on Issues in Primary Education
  • Social Perspectives of Primary Education
  • Evidence Influenced Practice
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • A Broad & Balanced Curriculum
  • Global Perspectives of Primary Education
  • Dissertation
  • Inclusive Storytelling
- UK Education Studies

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
X322
Institution code:
L27
Campus name:
Headingley Campus
Campus code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements

Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Primary Education (Accelerated Degree) at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS