BA (Hons) in Primary Education (two-year accelerated degree) in London United Kingdom | London Metropolitan University

This intensive two-year honors program provides the expertise and competencies needed to launch your teaching career, with the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through an additional PGCE qualification.

Graduates of our accelerated Primary Education program receive guaranteed PGCE interviews at London Met plus a 20% discount on postgraduate studies. Unlike standard three-year QTS pathways, our combined accelerated degree and PGCE approach offers enhanced career prospects—discover the advantages below.

The accelerated degree plus PGCE pathway delivers significant benefits:

The focused two-year degree format enables you to concentrate on academic excellence without simultaneous QTS assessment pressures during placements.
Your teaching placements during the accelerated program let you apply classroom skills without early QTS evaluations, allowing gradual professional growth.
This structure fosters reflective teaching practice, ensuring you enter PGCE training with substantial experience and self-awareness.
PGCE candidates receive dual support from university tutors and school mentors throughout their placements.
The internationally recognized PGCE qualification expands your global teaching opportunities.
The program awards 60 master's-level credits applicable toward future education graduate studies.
You'll cultivate critical thinking about educational theory and practice through collaborative research, ethical decision-making, and innovation. The curriculum emphasizes research-informed teaching methods, ethical considerations, and their impact on promoting equity and social justice.