Access to Primary School Teaching
Access to Higher Education Diploma Teaching (Biological Science) Pathway
Career opportunities
You can apply to universities for a Primary Teaching degree course which can lead to a career as a qualified primary school teacher.
Acquiring the knowledge and skills to become a professional involves training and study at degree level but there is a range of vital support roles that require no set academic qualifications for which an Access Diploma is an ideal way to maximise your job prospects, examples include:
- Administrative roles in schools & colleges
- Learning Support Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Technical roles in schools & colleges
Who are Access Courses for?
Access Courses are designed for people who would like to study at university but who left school without the usual qualifications, such as 'A' levels or GCSEs. They are also useful for changing career, entering employment supporting professionals and accessing work-based training.
Entry requirements - you must have a GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English, Maths and a Science before you start the course. We recommend you contact your preferred university to ask about their particular entry requirements before you start, so we can advise on the best pathway for you. We also provide GCSE equivalences to add to your Access Diploma.
What do you study?
There is only one pathway for Teaching. It is the choice of Modules which results in your specialism.
You must complete a work placement and you must have a CRB check before going into schools. The school will need to organise this for you, as you cannot do it yourself, but it may take up to 6 weeks.
Specialist subject areas include: Research Methods, Educational Theory, Learning Difficulties, Practical Teaching Skills, Human Biological Science, Biological Health & Disease, Psychopathology, Child Development & Welfare, Social Conflict, Social Interaction.
See full details >>> about the exact Primary Teaching Course Modules and combination options.
