Primary Education (two-year accelerated degree)BA (Hons)

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

• a minimum of three A levels with grades BBC (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma)
• GCSE English and either Mathematics or Science at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)*
• an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check for any placement in a school

*If you have not passed any of the required GCSEs at Grade C/4, you can study for them at private centres. Alternatively, you could undertake an equivalency test through one of the following agencies: A* Equivalency or Equivalency.com. They will assess your level prior to undertaking the test, to ascertain how much teaching input you will need in order to pass.
If you do not hold a GCSE at grade C/4 or above in either Mathematics or Science, you will need to gain this or pass an equivalency test in order to be considered for a PGCE. Students graduating from the degree who hold a GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent in English and either Mathematics or Science are guaranteed an interview for a PGCE or equivalent route to QTS at London Met.

The course is designed to equip you to progress to a postgraduate programme offering QTS and therefore the expectation is that you possess the necessary qualifications before commencing the degree.

Accelerated study

The degree may be accelerated, but it offers full access to all of the University’s sports, social, and scholarly networks as well as expert careers and other advice, including support for disabilities and recognised special educational needs. Opportunities to work and study abroad may be available within the programme. Whether work or social, opportunities for collaborations across our diverse student body will make your experience at London Met unforgettable.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

You will be assessed through a range of methods based on coursework. These include presentations, portfolios, posters and essays.

Our two-year Primary Education BA is primarily designed to allow you to progress on to the role of classroom teacher for children aged between three and 12 years old. This can be achieved once you’ve gained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which can be acquired through a PGCE that you can do here at London Met. Alternatively, you can also progress onto a master’s degree in a related field.

Upon completion of this degree you will be confident in your knowledge of primary education theory and practice, and therefore in an ideal position to progress to a PGCE course to achieve QTS. Gaining QTS through a PGCE means you will gain 60 master’s-level credits, which can be used towards a master’s in education at a later point in your career if desired.

This course also supports those wishing to enter alternative professional roles specialising in children and their well-being. Education graduates have gone on to careers as teaching assistants, support workers and teachers in nurseries, primary and secondary schools.

Continuing your studies with us

The School of Social Professions has a wide range of exciting industry-linked programmes available on a full-time and part-time basis in education, health, social and community work. The following courses would be ideal for progression into postgraudate study:

• Get into teaching with one of our Primary PGCE courses
• Education - MA
• Psychology - MSc
• Youth and Community Work (with JNC Recognition) - MSc

If you've already studied your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on any further study with us.

If you've already studied your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on any further study with us.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips and professional body fees. 

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find useful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to the tuition fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.