University of Greenwich
Primary Education Studies (2 Year Accelerated Degree) BA (Hons)
University of Greenwich

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Primary Education Studies (2 Year Accelerated Degree) BA (Hons) at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.

Overall student satisfaction
66 /100
30 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30000 £27000 £31500
25-75 percentile range £28000 - £32000 £23500 - £29500 £26500 - £36000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26506 £24514 £28116
25-75 percentile range £24888 - £29177 £18792 - £27897 £20130 - £32846

Course Description

Gain a degree in primary education in just two years and benefit from teacher training rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in its 2016 report. We also have excellent links with schools.

Our intensive two-year accelerated degree in primary education will develop your awareness of current practice in primary schools and early years settings.

You will be taught by specialists who have links in primary education and have the chance to gain hands-on experience on school-based placements. This degree course is ideal if you want to gain Qualified Teacher Status by applying for a School Direct or PGCE course once you've graduated.

What you should know about this course:

  • Our degree is condensed into an intensive two-year programme of study
  • Taught by specialists with links in primary education, featuring opportunities which enable you to make connections between theory and school-based practice
  • Incorporates the most current and up-to-date advances in response to changes in this ever-evolving sector.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Primary Education Studies (2 Year Accelerated Degree) BA (Hons) at University of Greenwich

80% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Teaching Professionals
5%
5% Elementary occupations

Grading & Study Time

Students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant. You can view more information about how each module on this course is assessed within our 'What you will study' section. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Primary Education Studies (2 Year Accelerated Degree), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Primary Education Studies (2 Year Accelerated Degree) BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £15100 year 1
International £15100 year 1

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #58 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #76 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all 26 university rankings of University of Greenwich

About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

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Student composition of University of Greenwich

undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395
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Where is this programme taught

University of Greenwich (Avery Hill Campus)
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