Primary education course at MMU

Original post by Gob123

So I’m gonna go this September and wondering what it’s like, I know it’s 3 days a week but I have to take the train and I’m not much of a city person and kinda scared to walk out in the dark and considering it’s Manchester it’s not the safest. Anyone doing the course just tell me what it’s like, how long the lectures are what times they usually are and also about placement.

Heyyy I’m from the Manchester area and the best advice i have on staying safe is probably avoiding piccadilly gardens, stuff usually happens there but it’s not really close to MMU so you’ll be okay. My first choice is MMU this year, how’s a levels going?

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Original post by Gob123

So I’m gonna go this September and wondering what it’s like, I know it’s 3 days a week but I have to take the train and I’m not much of a city person and kinda scared to walk out in the dark and considering it’s Manchester it’s not the safest. Anyone doing the course just tell me what it’s like, how long the lectures are what times they usually are and also about placement.

So pleased you're going to be joining us in September. Primary Ed is as you say, 3 full days of lectures (and 2 days self-study). Confirmed timetables are usually made available a few weeks before enrolment. This is subject to change each year but currently students are either on campus Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, depending on which cohort you are in. On placement, you're expected to work Monday to Friday, 8.30-5 in your allocated school. If you're train gets into Piccadilly, there is a free bus service from there which might be worth a look: Bee Network: Free City Centre Bus Service 🙂

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Original post by aminah_001

Heyyy I’m from the Manchester area and the best advice i have on staying safe is probably avoiding piccadilly gardens, stuff usually happens there but it’s not really close to MMU so you’ll be okay. My first choice is MMU this year, how’s a levels going?

I’ve done my A levels I’m gonna start in September and thanks.

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Original post by aminah_001

Heyyy I’m from the Manchester area and the best advice i have on staying safe is probably avoiding piccadilly gardens, stuff usually happens there but it’s not really close to MMU so you’ll be okay. My first choice is MMU this year, how’s a levels going?

Mmu responded saying to take the free bus at Piccadilly what goes on in Piccadilly.

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Original post by Gob123

Mmu responded saying to take the free bus at Piccadilly what goes on in Piccadilly.

Heyy does your degree come with QTS? i want to be a teacher but i’m wondering if i can do a undergrad which includes QTS so i don’t have to do an extra year of a PGCSE to get qts

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Original post by aminah_001

Heyy does your degree come with QTS? i want to be a teacher but i’m wondering if i can do a undergrad which includes QTS so i don’t have to do an extra year of a PGCSE to get qts

Hey @aminah_001

Our BA (Hons) Primary Education degree comes with QTS. We are still accepting late applications to this course for September 2025 entry via UCAS. If you'd like anymore information about this course, you're welcome to contact our Course Enquiries Helpline on 0161 247 6969 or [email protected].

Mel 😊

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Original post by Manchester Metropolitan University

Hey @aminah_001
Our BA (Hons) Primary Education degree comes with QTS. We are still accepting late applications to this course for September 2025 entry via UCAS. If you'd like anymore information about this course, you're welcome to contact our Course Enquiries Helpline on 0161 247 6969 or [email protected].
Mel 😊

Hi, i’ve already picked my firm choice at Man Met for psychology but i’d still like to change it to primary education. How would I go about this? Thanks!

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Original post by aminah_001

Hi, i’ve already picked my firm choice at Man Met for psychology but i’d still like to change it to primary education. How would I go about this? Thanks!

Contact MMU and say you want to change . I also have a feeling this course will be in clearing

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Original post by aminah_001

Heyy does your degree come with QTS? i want to be a teacher but i’m wondering if i can do a undergrad which includes QTS so i don’t have to do an extra year of a PGCSE to get qts

And yes it comes with a QTS

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Original post by Gob123

Contact MMU and say you want to change . I also have a feeling this course will be in clearing

Thanks, i’ve contacted them and hopefully they reply soon. :smile:

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Original post by aminah_001

Thanks, i’ve contacted them and hopefully they reply soon. :smile:

Hiya. If you need to follow up your course change request, you can contact our UCAS Professional Admissions team, who look after our Primary Education course, on 0161 247 2474.

Hope this helps.
Mel 😁

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Original post by Manchester Metropolitan University

Hiya. If you need to follow up your course change request, you can contact our UCAS Professional Admissions team, who look after our Primary Education course, on 0161 247 2474.
Hope this helps.
Mel 😁

Thanks!! Will they ask for a new personal statement? My current statement is only about psychology

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