BA (Hons)Primary Education (2-Year Accelerated Degree)

Study location	United Kingdom, London (Avary Hill Campus)
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	9K65

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each band) CAE: 185 overall

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	gre.ac.uk/ug/eduhea/9k65

Overview

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Programme structure

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Research Methods (BA H Primary Education 2 Year Accelerated Degree) (15 credits)
Philosophy of Primary Education (30 credits)
Global Perspectives on Primary Education (30 credits)
Personalised Learning 1 (15 credits)
History and Politics of Primary Education (30 credits)
Induction (BA H Primary Education 2 Year Accelerated Degree) (15 credits)
Preparation for ITE, Employability or Further Study (15 credits)
Child Psychology and Development (30 credits)

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Personalised Learning 2 (15 credits)
Engaging Primary Learners (30 credits)
Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Issues in Primary and EY Education (30 credits)
The Child and the Primary Curriculum (30 credits)
Technology Enhanced Primary Education (15 credits)
Enquiry Project (2 Year Accelerated Degree) (30 credits)
Analysis of School and Enrichment Placements (15 credits)
Child Psychology and Development 2 (15 credits)

Career opportunities

Opportunities are available in primary and early years teaching after completing a one-year PGCE or School Direct qualification. Other top up routes include social work, speech and language therapy and child nursing. You will develop a range transferable professional and academic skills that are in demand in a range of other careers and you may also consider employment as a high-level teaching assistant, with the police, education, publishing, local government or journalism.