Primary Education (two-year accelerated degree) (Hons) London Metropolitan University

Overview

This Primary Education (two-year accelerated degree) (Hons) degree from London Metropolitan University will help you form the ability to think clearly, act decisively and exercise intelligence, which you'll achieve through research-based innovation, ethical judgement and a capacity to work in collaboration with others.

Quick Facts:

• If you’re passionate about educating the next generation, London Met’s Primary Education BA will provide you with the skills and experience to join the education workforce in rapid time. This accelerated Primary Education (two-year accelerated degree) (Hons) degree from London Metropolitan University will allow you to graduate in just two years, instead of the traditional three years.
• The internationally recognised staff at London Met will help you gain an abundance of experience. The curriculum is designed to aid you in becoming an effective teaching professional and build your understanding of educational systems.

The formal title of the course is Primary Education (Hons). This is what will be shown on the certificate and transcript.

Career opportunities:

• Their two-year Primary Education is primarily designed to allow you to progress on to the role of classroom teacher for children aged between three and 12 years old. This can be achieved once you’ve gained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which can be acquired through a PGCE that you can do here at London Met. Alternatively, you can also progress onto a master’s degree in a related field.
• Upon completion of this degree you will be confident in your knowledge of primary education theory and practice, and therefore in an ideal position to progress to a PGCE course to achieve QTS. Gaining QTS through a PGCE means you will gain 60 master’s-level credits, which can be used towards a master’s in education at a later point in your career if desired.
• This course also supports those wishing to enter alternative professional roles specialising in children and their well-being. Education graduates have gone on to careers as teaching assistants, support workers and teachers in nurseries, primary and secondary schools.