BA (Hons) Primary Education (Accelerated Degree) at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Fast track your future in education. Earn your primary education degree in just two years and start making a difference to children’s lives sooner. If you’re passionate about helping children thrive and want to progress into the classroom, this accelerated primary education course gets you there sooner.

Faculty: Carnegie School of Education | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 1 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Early Years Studies, Engaging Teaching & Learning, How Children Learn: Psychology & Development, Introduction to Research, Primary Curriculum Studies, Professional Experience 1, My Development, Professional Experience 2. Year 2 core modules: A Broad & Balanced Curriculum, Inclusive Storytelling, Global Perspectives of Primary Education, UK Education Studies, Dissertation.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you’ll have a strong understanding of child development from ages 3-11, alongside in-depth knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage. Roles include Primary school teacher, International school teacher, Education welfare officer, Family support worker, Children and youth support worker, Safeguarding support officer, Speech and language therapist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required. (Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 112 tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,060 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £12060. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 1 Sep 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Primary+Education&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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