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Primary Education (Accelerated Degree)

Entry requirements


GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

UCAS Tariff

112

A minimum of 72 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Primary education

**Prepare for a fulfilling career working with children in primary education on this two-year course.**

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 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 Primary Education at Leeds Beckett University**

- 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

- Develop skills and knowledge across the whole primary phase of education

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

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£10,300
per year
Northern Ireland
£10,300
per year
Scotland
£10,300
per year
Wales
£10,300
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Headingley Campus

Department:

Education and Childhood

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

60%
Primary education

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Education

Teaching and learning

65%
Staff make the subject interesting
65%
Staff are good at explaining things
76%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
51%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

57%
Library resources
64%
IT resources
57%
Course specific equipment and facilities
54%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
20%
Male students
80%
Female students
71%
2:1 or above
19%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
C

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Education

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£16,000
med
Average annual salary
92%
low
Employed or in further education
59%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

43%
Childcare and related personal services
12%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
11%
Teaching and educational professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Education

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£22k

£22k

£23k

£23k

£29k

£29k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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