Primary Education (2-year fast track) BA (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and changing lives? Are you interested in working with primary-aged children in schools or other settings? Our accelerated two-year degree in Primary Education takes a critical look at educational theory and the primary practices it underpins. Whilst offering the chance to gain an in-depth understanding of how children learn, our course capitalises on Plymouth Institute of Education’s unique geographical location in Britain’s Ocean City.- ...Read more

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and changing lives? Are you interested in working with primary-aged children in schools or other settings? Our accelerated two-year degree in Primary Education takes a critical look at educational theory and the primary practices it underpins. Whilst offering the chance to gain an in-depth understanding of how children learn, our course capitalises on Plymouth Institute of Education’s unique geographical location in Britain’s Ocean City.- Gain a full BA (Hons) undergraduate degree in two years.- Bespoke study – options to arrange placements (paid/voluntary) with national or international settings, enabling you to choose experiences relevant to your career aims.- 100% coursework = no exams.- Benefit from a specialist-led campus-based experience with hands-on placements in the classroom and beyond. - Teaching is innovative and student-centred. You will learn through lectures, seminars, national or international placements, tutorials and one-to-one dissertation support.- Experience work-based learning in a range of educational contexts, regionally, nationally and internationally, according to your choice. - Full access to the University of Plymouth’s extensive range of sporting and social opportunities, and student support services. - The Year 1 summer placement allows you the opportunity to have flexibility in your location and nature of your educational setting. - Next steps support to access onward routes to gain Qualified Teaching Status (QTS).

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70/101
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28th
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65th
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Katie
20 Nov 24

The SU is amazing for a safe night out with cheap drinks and close proximity to home. The university is easy to manoeuvre after a few weeks. Location is amazing, being so close to..Read more

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Nadine
20 Nov 24

Very good teaching and resources available, but I think mandatory lessons about mental health and finances would be helpful..Read more

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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The SU is amazing for a safe night out with cheap drinks and close proximity to home. The university is easy to manoeuvre after a few weeks. Location is amazing, being so close to...
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Very good teaching and resources available, but I think mandatory lessons about mental health and finances would be helpful...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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