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Primary education course at MMU

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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by aminah_001
Thanks!! Will they ask for a new personal statement? My current statement is only about psychology

Hey @aminah_001

I'd suggest getting in touch with Admissions (0161 247 2474 or [email protected]) to ask if they will accept a new personal statement.

Mel 🙂

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Hi iv also applied to start primary education in September, it says its starts 1 September, does it start that exact date I’m Abit worried as iv got a flight back in the 1st September

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by Nf998
Hi iv also applied to start primary education in September, it says its starts 1 September, does it start that exact date I’m Abit worried as iv got a flight back in the 1st September


Hi, i think that is the start date, maybe if you email man met and tell them you won’t be able to attend the first day they’ll understand. What grades are you hoping to achieve? 🙂

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by Nf998
Hi iv also applied to start primary education in September, it says its starts 1 September, does it start that exact date I’m Abit worried as iv got a flight back in the 1st September

That start date could also just be freshers don’t worry to much about it it’s one day.
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by Nf998
Hi iv also applied to start primary education in September, it says its starts 1 September, does it start that exact date I’m Abit worried as iv got a flight back in the 1st September

Hi @Nf998

So our BA (Hons) Primary Education course officially starts on Monday15th September with mandatory induction days on the Monday and Tuesday that week, so hopefully that gives you enough time to get ready to start after your flight back.

Once you have an unconditional after, if you're not already, you'll receive enrolment info and timetable details prior to the course start date.

Hope this helps.
Mel 😊

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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!

Hey sorry this is late but were you able to change to Primary Education from Psychology? Thank u!

Reply 19

i just got accepted for the same course at mmu!

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