Primary Education (Accelerated Degree) BA (Hons)

<strong>Gain the same skills and academic rigour as a traditional three-year course in just two years on this accelerated primary education degree.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Fast-track your learning</strong><br/>Adopt a critically reflective and child-centred approach to teaching and working with children. Youll earn your degree in two years and be ready to undertake further qualifications at postgraduate level, such as PGCE (with QTS) or our MA Education with pathways.<br/><br/>As part of this primary education course, youll:<br/><br/><br/>• Receive expert guidance from a multi-disciplinary team with extensive experience across the education sector<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore topics such as inclusive practice, social justice, the National Curriculum, social development, and educational policy<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop your confidence, apply your learning, and sharpen your teaching expertise through professional experiences on placement<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Find out more</strong><br/><br/><strong>Diverse career opportunities</strong><br/>Our placement modules offer valuable immersion in children’s learning, enhancing employability in primary schools and broader educational settings.<br/><br/><strong>How youll learn</strong><br/>Youll be taught on campus through a range of teaching methods and independent study. Your research will explore a variety of issues and theories relating to primary or early years education.<br/><br/><strong>Placements</strong><br/>Weve partnered with local schools and institutions to ensure your learning is informed by the latest practices. Placements will offer the opportunity to plan your own cross-curricular lessons and support children in the classroom. In addition, opportunities are available to gain experiences outside of traditional educational spaces, such as outdoor learning centres and alternative provision settings. <br/><br/><strong>Our community</strong><br/>Youll join a community of like-minded peers and teaching experts from the Carnegie School of Education. Our specialist team of professionals are not only teaching experts but are also at the forefront of cutting-edge research and academic practice.<br/><br/><strong>Why study the BA Primary Education (Accelerated) course at Leeds Beckett University?</strong><br/>- 94% of students on BA (Hons) Primary Education (Accelerated Degree) were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*<br/><br/><br/>• Fast-track your study on this intensive two-year accelerated degree, one of the first of its kind in the north of England<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Link your learning by gaining experience in primary schools and specialist settings<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Directly prepare for your teacher training postgraduate qualification<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop essential skills and knowledge across the whole primary phase of education without undertaking any formal exams<br/><br/><br/><br/>*National Student Survey 2025

Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.