Access to Higher Education Diploma: Primary Teaching

Would you like to become a primary teacher? It is a rewarding profession that can enable you to make the most of your intellectual and interpersonal talents.If the answer is yes, then this Access course could be an important milestone on your journey.You will study subjects such as English and Psychology, as well as the higher-level learning skills you will need for university.Many primary-level teachers qualify via this route and progress to successful and fulfilling careers, so why not join them?

Most universities require Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above and for primary teaching, GCSE Science grade 4 (C) or above. You should achieve these grades before starting an Access course.Access to Higher Education is aimed solely at students aged 19+ who want to go to university and is accepted by universities for their courses.This is an intensive programme of study. For this reason you must be able to commit to the timetable of lessons plus independent study each week.

The qualification comprises 60 credits, all at Level 3. Fifty-one credits are for academic content and nine are for study skills, academic writing and IT skills.1. EnglishAfter an introduction to English Language and English Literature as subjects, you will study a range of texts. You will also have an opportunity to undertake a research project in an area of personal interest.2. PsychologyYour Psychology unit begins with an introduction to developmental psychology and moves onto an in-depth stu

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By successfully completing this Primary Teaching Access course you can apply to university to study a degree in Primary Education. It will also make you a more suitable candidate for other roles such as classroom assistant and will help you gain enhanced work experience opportunities.Most Primary Teaching degree programmes will require you to have undertaken work experience in a primary education setting.We recommend you seek relevant work experience opportunities to strengthen your university a