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Free Access to HE Primary Teaching Course in Islington

CostFREE
Duration41 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Access to HE Primary Teaching Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the day.

The course runs over 41 weeks, part-time. You'll study a broad range of subjects that build the academic skills and subject knowledge universities expect. Units cover areas relevant to primary education, helping you develop the writing, research, and critical thinking skills needed for degree-level study. You'll need GCSE Maths and GCSE English at grade 4 or above to enrol.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Access to HE Diploma in Primary Teaching, recognised by UK universities.

Who this course is for

You will complete a planned, balanced, and coherent programme of study, through which you have been able to acquire subject knowledge and develop academic skills which are relevant to the intended progression route(s). The units include a balance that allows learners to study a broad range of topics until they have fully decided on their preferred degree-level route.

Entry requirements

You must have gained GCSE maths grade 4 or above and GCSE English grade 4 or above to enrol on this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills for university-level study.
  • You'll build subject knowledge relevant to primary education and child development.
  • You'll study how children learn and how teaching supports their development.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and analysis across a range of topics.
  • You'll explore the foundations of education policy and practice in the UK.
  • You'll strengthen your ability to plan, structure, and present arguments clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at the Finsbury Park Campus. Teaching combines tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and independent study. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework completed across the year. There are no formal exams. Your work is assessed against the standards set by Gateway Qualifications.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Primary school teacher, teaches children aged 5 to 11 in state or independent schools.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom learning under a qualified teacher.
  • Early years practitioner, works with children from birth to age five in nursery settings.
  • Learning mentor, helps pupils who need extra academic or pastoral support.
  • Education administrator, manages school office functions and pupil records.
  • Cover supervisor, leads planned lessons when a teacher is absent.

What you could study next

  • BA or BSc in Primary Education with QTS, the degree route to becoming a qualified primary school teacher in England.
  • BA in Education Studies, a broader degree for those interested in education policy, research, or management.
  • PGCE in Primary Education, a postgraduate route into teaching for graduates who hold a relevant degree.
  • Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies, a two-year higher education option for those working in early years settings.
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