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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Primary Teaching) Course in Winchester – Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus

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Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. £1,595 a year if you're not eligible for free funding. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Peter Symonds College for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Primary Teaching) Course in Winchester. Classes run at Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus, part-time during the day over two years. Fees are £1,595 per year, though the course may be free for some learners aged 19 to 23 years old. Advanced Learner Loans are available and may be written off if you go on to complete a degree.

The course prepares you for university-level study in primary education. You'll cover child development, education theory, inclusive practice, and the skills universities expect from applicants. Screening takes place before you start to make sure the level is right for you.

You'll finish with an Ascentis Access to HE Diploma in Primary Teaching, recognised by UK universities as a route into undergraduate study.

Who this course is for

Access to HE provides an alternative route to Higher Education for adult students (19+) who would like to progress to study at university, or who are looking to change career. This qualification can be studied full or part-time and is free for those aged 19-23 if it is their first full Level 3 qualification (2 A levels, 4 AS Levels or equivalent). Advanced Learner Loans are available to cover the cost of fees and will be written off if students go on to complete a degree.

Entry requirements

None specifically needed, although it is useful if students have experienced working at Level 2 (e.g. GCSEs). Most universities expect students to have grade C or above in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent). Screening will be arranged to ascertain if students will cope with level 3 work.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore child development and how children learn at primary school age.
  • You'll study education theory and current approaches to teaching practice.
  • You'll develop your understanding of inclusive education and supporting diverse learners.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills needed for university study.
  • You'll examine safeguarding, child welfare, and professional responsibilities in education.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and analysis at Level 3.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. A screening session is arranged before you start to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Primary school teacher, qualified after completing a teaching degree or PGCE.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom learning in primary schools.
  • Learning mentor, works with pupils who need extra academic or pastoral support.
  • Early years practitioner, works with children from birth to five years old.
  • Special educational needs support worker, assists pupils with additional learning needs.
  • School administrator, manages day-to-day operations within a school setting.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS, the main degree route to becoming a qualified primary school teacher.
  • BA (Hons) Education Studies, for those interested in the broader field of education without classroom teaching.
  • PGCE Primary, a postgraduate teaching qualification for those who complete a related degree first.
  • Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies, a shorter higher education option in the early years sector.
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