About the course
Reasons to study
- This course offers a fast-track route (in two years) to completing a Primary Education degree, giving you the knowledge and skills required to then apply for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), or for other roles and careers within education.
- You will explore sociological issues around the relationship between inequality and social justice in education especially in terms of social class, neurodiversity, ‘race’ and ethnicity, and other forms of difference.
- Teacher Training is top in Yorkshire for the 2024 NSS for Assessment and Feedback, Academic Support, Organisation and Management. (All modes, all levels, taught, using Yorkshire £100m+, limited to rank = 1 and more than 3 institutions.)
This course is designed to help you develop your knowledge of primary and early years education, equipping you with the skills you’ll need to progress towards becoming a teacher in a primary or early years setting, or for other roles and careers within the field of education.
Completion of this course does not result in a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a requirement for becoming a primary school teacher. However, following successful completion of the course, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) can be achieved through completion of a postgraduate teacher training course (such as a Primary Education PGCE).
If you aspire to become a primary school teacher, this course offers an accelerated route to completing an Undergraduate degree. In just two years, you’ll gain the requirements needed to apply for a Postgraduate teacher training course. From there, you can delve into further study and potentially look forward to a career in early years, primary schools, or higher and further education.
Why study Primary Education Studies (Non-QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons)
The BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (Non-QTS Accelerated Degree) will support you in preparation for employment in the primary education sector, but the course content also reflects the skills and knowledge useful to those wishing to work in education-related roles in, for example:
- School management
- Social work
- Health and social care
- Counselling and mentoring
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a primary school and, as part of your placements, you’ll be able to observe experienced teachers and gain practical, hands-on experience in contributing to classroom practice.
Please note: This course follows an accelerated delivery pattern across all three terms of the academic year. This means you’ll complete the same number of modules and assignments as students on a three-year degree course.
Course detail
Core modules:
Theories and Strategies for Learning
This module introduces you to a variety of key skills intended to support your transition into higher education. The module encourages the development of academic study and communication skills necessary for success on your course along with academic tenacity and resilience. It encourages you to harness your organisation skills, have aspirations and develop self-efficacy.
Perspectives in Learning and Development
Introduction to Core Curriculum Studies - English, Maths and Science
Curriculum Matters in Primary Education
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Culture and the Curriculum
Core modules:
Working in Primary Education
This module will develop your understanding of your own professionalism and practice through workplace learning. You will explore work-based learning, employability, professional concepts and reflective practice. Assessment is typically via a written report and a portfolio demonstrating your professional practice.
Philosophical Approaches to Education
Planning Your Final Year Project
Final Year Project
Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education
Option modules:
Choose one from a list which may include:
Health and Wellbeing
Through this module you’ll explore different aspects of the health and well-being of children and young people and become equipped to evaluate the wider public health agenda, national trends and supporting legislation. Assessment is typically via research, presentation, discussion and written evaluation.
Supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health in Education
Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts
You’ll be taught through a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials and interactive workshops. On average, 14%* of the study time on the course is spent with your tutors (either face to face or online) in lectures, seminars, tutorials etc. You’ll also have a personal tutor who’ll be assigned to you throughout your degree to support your ongoing wellbeing and ensure that you have a positive learning experience.
*based on 2022/2023 timetables
Teaching takes place across all three terms of the academic year, so that you’ll complete the 360 credits required for a BA(Hons) degree in two years. To accommodate the teaching programme required for an accelerated degree, the course includes teaching through day schools over the summer months between years 1 and 2. The day schools involve intense teaching of module content over a short period of time – usually three days plus one day for assessment.
Some modules on the course will be taught alongside other courses within the School of Education and Professional Development, creating opportunities for students to share knowledge and experiences.
100% of assessment on the course is based upon coursework. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results.
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The University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in all three aspects of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. We were the only university in Yorkshire and the Humber and the North West to achieve Gold ratings in all three aspects of the TEF among those announced in September 2023. In fact only 13 Universities, out of the 96 that were announced in September 2023, were Gold in all three ratings.
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Further proof of teaching excellence: our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, who have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications (HESA 2024). So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best.
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We are joint first in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 23 since 2008 (2024 data).
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We won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award, recognising the University’s commitment to world-class teaching and its success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers (Higher Education Academy, 2017).
Read more about academic staff at the University of Huddersfield
At Huddersfield, you'll study the Global Professional Award (GPA) alongside your degree* so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. On completion of the Award, you'll receive a GPA certificate from the University of Huddersfield, alongside the specialist subject skills and knowledge you gain as part of your degree, which may help to set you apart from other graduates.
Giving students access to the Global Professional Award is one of the reasons the University won ‘Best University Employability Strategy’ award at the National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2021. Find out more on the Global Professional Award webpage.
*full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.
Entry requirements
BBB-BBCat A Level or equivalent. |
120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. |
Merit at T Level |
DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. |
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In addition you must also:
- have GCSE English language and either Maths or Science subject at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.
- provide an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances.
Please note that offers are subject to interview.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5 (TOEFL 87), or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.
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Student support
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Important information
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