Can I get a degree in French and Spanish studies and THEN go to do a primary school teaching course?

In the United Kingdom.

Hi, I am planning to do French and Spanish degree which lasts for 3/4 years at Liverpool university. But I would like a career in primary school teaching.

Is it possible to do my French and Spanish degree first and then go on to do a course to train to become a primary school teacher?

If not, why not?

Thanks.

Yes and it would virtually guarantee you a job as primary schools are now teaching languages.

You would need to complete your degree, have GCSE maths, English and science and then take a PGCE course to qualify you as a teacher.

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2 Responses to “Can I get a degree in French and Spanish studies and THEN go to do a primary school teaching course?”

Subang on February 11th, 2010 at 2:04 am

Yes it is possible. However, bear in mind that since you will be doing a course on becoming a primary school later, then you put your career as a teacher on hold.

On the other hand, if you want to begin your primary school teaching career as soon as possible, then you should enroll in the course first. Then, as you are already beginning to teach, you can take your French and Spanish degree later (maybe on evenings or weekends, if that is possible).

Ultimately, it is your choice of which career path you would like to prioritize first.

Good luck!
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sashs.geo on February 11th, 2010 at 2:14 am

Yes and it would virtually guarantee you a job as primary schools are now teaching languages.

You would need to complete your degree, have GCSE maths, English and science and then take a PGCE course to qualify you as a teacher.
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