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Primary Education Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons)

2025-26 (also available for 2026-27)

Undergraduate Open Days

Start date

22 September 2025

Duration

2 years full-time

Entry requirements

A Level - BBB-BBC

BTEC - DDM-DMM

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About the course

Reasons to study

  1. 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. 
  2. 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.  
  3. 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

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.

  • Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.
  • 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

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.

Placements


You will complete a minimum of 70 hours of work placement in your first year and 120 hours of work placement in your second year of study. This placement will be in a relevant primary education setting and will enable you to develop your skills in supporting learning and gaining a critical understanding of the working of a primary education establishment. The identification of an appropriate placement setting will be coordinated through the Placement Unit in the School of Education and Professional Development.

Having the opportunity to do a placement during my degree really opened my eyes to how the theory and research I'd studied related to practice. Spending time in school has helped me to see the real purpose behind assignments and has definitely contributed to my decision to pursue a PGCE

SEPD Student Leonie Hatfield, Primary Education Studies

Leonie Hatfield, Graduate, Primary Education Studies (Non-QTS Accelerated Degree)

Your career


If you aspire to work with children and young people in a primary school setting, this course will help you develop the professional knowledge and skills you need. To gain qualified teacher status (QTS) to become a primary school teacher, you will need to complete a PGCE qualification after completing this accelerated degree. This course also equips you to consider non-teaching roles in education and other areas of the children's workforce.

 
*95% of graduates from this course were in work or further study 15 months after graduation. (HESA Graduate Outcomes 21/22, UK Domiciled)

95% Graduates employed*

Student support

​At the University of Huddersfield, you'll find support networks and services to help you get ahead in your studies and social life. Whether you study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, you'll soon discover that you're never far away from our dedicated staff and resources to help you to navigate through your personal student journey. Find out more about all our support services.

Important information

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