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Primary Education 2 Year Accelerated Programme
Introduction
This is a new programme being developed for 2012 entry.
The Accelerated Primary Education Single Honours Programme aims to provide an academically challenging and intellectually rigorous course of learning that will be of particular interest to those students wishing to pursue a career related to Primary Teaching or Early Years Education, here or abroad.
The Accelerated Primary Education Degree is an intensive course that will provide you with a critical, multi-disciplinary and holistic understanding of education theory, policy, research and practice. Through formal teaching, active inquiry, blended and work-based learning, you will develop your academic and professional understanding of contemporary educational issues, policies and debates, and your personal and professional identities as you move on to become the educators of the 21st century.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Students successfully completing this degree will be well placed to apply to undertake a 1 year PGCE programme to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS), which is required to become a classroom teacher. Therefore, this programme offers an alternative 3 year route (2+1) to becoming a qualified Primary classroom teacher to that of the BEd programme. Although you will be well placed to apply for a PGCE programme, this degree can not guarantee entry onto a PGCE programme.
Course Code / Duration
UCAS Code
Single Honours (X320) This programme is subject to validation.
Duration
2 year full time. Part-time available
Entry Requirements
UCAS Points: indicative 300 points (BBB)
All applicants are required to have
- GCSE English and Mathematics, minimum Grade C, or equivalent.
- Evidence of experience of working [paid or unpaid] in an appropriate educational setting (for example, primary school, early years setting, special school, children’s centre).
- Candidates will be formally interviewed, encompassing a range of practical assessments.
- All candidates will be required to undergo a CRB check.
- Applications are welcomed from students with experience and non-standard qualifications
We recognise the value of learning that takes place outside formal education institutions. Those who do not have UCAS points, but do have other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Module Information
More details will be available on this webpage as the course structure is developed. However, the content of the programme will be similar to that of the 3 year programme, delivered in 2 years making use of a summer session.
Fees and Funding
The anticipated per annum fee for the 2 year programme in 2012 will be £8,700. Please see our fees and funding page for funding arrangement details.
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Career Opportunities
On successful completion, our graduates will be equipped to engage with an increasing range of learning and employment opportunities associated with education although most will no doubt intend to go on to Primary Teaching [PGCE]. Other opportunities open to graduates might include Early Years Education, Community Education, Youth Work, Children’s Workforce Professionals, Educational Management, Welfare and Administration, Library and Information Management Professionals, Language Analysts, the Media and Publishing – both in this country and internationally. The understandings and skills developed during their time here will not limit them to these professions however, and we aim to ensure they develop the generic/holistic skills that employers are looking for in graduates of the twenty first century.
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