About Primary Education (accelerated Degree) | BA (hons) in Leeds Beckett University
Course Details
Study towards a rewarding career in primary education as you adopt a critically reflective and child-centred approach to teaching and working with children.
Combining independent research with collaborative workshops, you will explore contemporary issues such as inclusion, child development and the political nature of education. Professional experiences will enable you to apply your learning, develop your confidence and sharpen your teaching expertise.
This accelerated degree course will give you a thorough grounding in primary education, and you will be ideally placed to undertake a postgraduate Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) programme at the end of the two years.
Course Benefits
This course is ideal if you are looking for a career change, particularly if you would like to become a primary school teacher. You will obtain an undergraduate degree in two years, enabling you to apply for a School Direct postgraduate course in order to achieve Qualified Teacher Status.
On campus you will be taught through a range of lectures, seminars and workshops. You will also conduct independent study and research exploring a variety of issues and theories relating to primary education. You will also spend time in educational settings on school placements and setting visits, where you will apply your knowledge and develop your confidence, planning and teaching skills.
We have partnered with a number of local schools and institutions to ensure your learning is informed by the very latest practices. Headteachers and 'outstanding' teachers will deliver guest lectures on a variety of themes, such as including special educational needs provision, raising attainment and methods of assessment. The partnership will also offer you the opportunity to plan your own cross-curricular lessons and teach schoolchildren visiting the University campus.
Our valuable ties with local schools means that we can fully prepare you for your interview for a School Direct or PGCE place.
Academic qualification equivalents
Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)
Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) – English Grade 70%
- Indian School Certificate (Class-XII) (CISCE) – English Grade 70%
Leeds Beckett University Highlights
| College Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1824 |
| Annual Endowment |
216 million Pound |
| Student Retention Rate |
98% |
| Work-study program |
Yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time, part-time and classroom |
| Graduation Job rate |
97.7% |
| Intake Months |
February and October |
Leeds Beckett University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Course |
Annual Tuition Fees
(Non-EU) |
Annual Tuition Fees
(EU) |
| Pre-sessional five weeks |
£1,150 |
£1,150 |
| Pre-sessional 10 weeks |
£2,300 |
£2,300 |
| Foundation |
£11,000 |
£9,250 |
| Undergraduate (most courses) |
£12,000 |
£9,250 |
| Postgraduate (most courses) |
£13,000 to £14,000 |
£5,950 to £7,500 |
| Research |
£14,000 |
£4,260 |
Living Costs - Per month example*
| Accommodation |
£750 |
| Food |
£120 |
| Other living costs (phone, clothes, socialising) |
£145 |
| One month |
£1,015 |
