Double Education Degree

The Double Degree in Infant Education + Primary Education comprises the full Infant Education degree programme (240 ECTS) and 10 subjects from the Primary Education degree (70 ECTS). Total: 310 ECTS

From the 1st to the 4th year, students enrol in subjects from the Infant Education degree, as well as one or two subjects from the Primary Education programme.

At the end of the first year, your academic performance will be reviewed to assess whether you can continue the Double Education Degree. You must obtain all the ECTS credits for the Infant and Primary Education programmes.

After completing the first four years, you will obtain a Degree in Infant Education. At the end of the 5th year, you will receive a Degree in Primary Education.

The Infant Education degree subjects are taken as face-to-face classes (morning timetable). Meanwhile, the Primary Education subjects will be studied through blending learning.

In the 5th year, double degree students get a 20% discount off private tuition fees.

As you progress through the double degree, you are required to pay public fees for the credits of the Primary Education degree (25% of the credit price) to the University of Alcalá.

DOUBLE DEGREE IN INFANT AND PRIMARY EDUCATION STUDY PLAN ORGANISATION

The Double Degree in Primary Education + Infant Education comprises the full Primary Education degree programme (240 ECTS) and 11 subjects from the Infant Education degree (86 ECTS). Total: 326 ECTS

From the 1st to the 4th year, students enrol in subjects from the Primary Education degree, as well as one or two subjects from the Infant Education programme.

At the end of the first year, your academic performance will be reviewed to assess whether you can continue the Double Education Degree. You must obtain all the ECTS credits for the Primary and Infant Education programmes.

After completing the first four years, you will obtain a Degree in Primary Education. At the end of the 5th year, you will receive a Degree in Infant Education.

The Primary Education degree subjects are taken as face-to-face classes (morning timetable). Meanwhile, the Infant Education subjects will be studied through blending learning.

In the 5th year, double degree students get a 20% discount off private tuition fees.

As you progress through the double degree, you are required to pay public fees for the credits of the Primary Education degree (25% of the credit price) to the University of Alcalá.

DOUBLE DEGREE IN PRIMARY AND INFANT EDUCATION STUDY PLAN ORGANISATION

Progressive immersion

The number of subjects taken in English increases from the 1st to the 4th year. In total, 50% of the degree programme is taught in English.

Teaching internships in bilingual schools

Students can take teaching internships in schools located in Spain and overseas, including England, Ireland, Finland, USA, Nepal, and Australia.  

This practical training period will enhance your academic and professional opportunities in Europe.

Option to take a specialisation course

Our bilingual programmes are compatible with any of our specialisation courses: Foreign Language, Physical Education, Special Educational Needs, and Artistic Expression. You can also opt to take the DECA course (Ecclesiastical Declaration of Academic Competence).

Specialist teaching staff

The Bilingual Project is formed by professors specialising in different areas of knowledge. The entire team has received extensive CLIL training. Also, additional language support is provided in classes by native English-speaking language assistants.

An award-winning innovative teaching and learning project

In 2014, our bilingual programme received the European Language Label from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport through the Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education (SEPIE).

The “European Language Label for Innovative Initiatives in Language Teaching and Learning" of the European Commission aims to promote language learning as a necessary vehicle for authentic European integration.

This award recognises innovative experiences in the field of teaching and learning foreign, national or regional languages, and other actions carried out at the community level by citizens.

If you would like to enrol for the Bilingual Infant Education Degree, after completing pre-enrolment, you need to demonstrate that you have at least a B1 English level. You can do this either by presenting an official English certificate or taking our English level test.

For further information on how to access the Bilingual Infant Education Degree, please click here.

Students can take internships in public, private and state-subsidised schools.

The practicum coordinators will guide you through the entire process of choosing an internship at schools in the Community of Madrid and the province of Guadalajara, many of which are bilingual schools.

Students can also apply to take internships in different autonomous communities or countries by contacting the Practicum Coordinators.

The Practicum in our Education Degrees is organised as follows:

The duration of the internship is calculated based on full school days, regardless of the timetable of each school.

Each year, CUCC publishes a list of available internships. Students then apply to schools in order of preference. After the selection deadline, students are assigned internship placements in accordance with the regulations of the autonomous community, UAH, and CUCC.

• Practicum I. This subject is taken in the 2nd year and introduces students to the real school context. The aim is for students to learn how schools and classrooms work by observing and participating in class activities. We refer to this stage as participant observation.
• Practicum II. This subject is taken in the 3rd year. The aim is for students to engage in teaching children and participate in class activities. The students are supervised and guided by a class teacher at all times. We refer to this stage as guided intervention.
• Practicum III. This subject is taken in the 4th year. In this final internship, students have more independence and play an active role in classes with children. They have the chance to apply their expertise and resources in a real class environment. We refer to this stage as autonomous intervention.

In the 3rd and 4th years, you can apply to take your internships abroad (e.g., Ireland, UK, Finland, Canada, Nepal, Australia, etc.)

You can also complete your practicum as part of the Erasmus programme or other international student mobility programmes. If you are interested in doing so, please contact the Practicum and International Relations departments at CUCC.

Each student is assigned two practicum tutors: one from CUCC and another from the internship school. These tutors offer guidance and support to help students develop excellent teaching skills. The school tutor provides support during the internship. Meanwhile, the CUCC tutor holds preparatory and guidance sessions during the internship period:

• Previous training sessions: The aim of the prior training sessions is to facilitate reflection about teaching and to prepare students for their role during the internship.
• Simultaneous training sessions: These sessions are held during the internship period. The aim is to encourage students to reflect on what they have observed in classes and to suggest improvements together with their classmates and tutor.

The CUCC tutor maintains contact with the students throughout the internship, while also monitoring their performance in the internship school and the previous and simultaneous sessions.

Assessment is based on three components:

• External assessment by the school tutor.
• Internal assessment by the CUCC Practicum tutor.
• Self-assessment by the student regarding their performance.

Official Degree Programmes can be accessed by holders of the following qualifications:

• Secondary school certificate (LOMCE) and university entrance exam (EvAU)
• Higher Technician Diploma (FP II).
• Certificate from Foreign Education Systems.
• University degrees.
• Partial university studies.
• Students from previous legislation (LOE, LOGSE, COU, PREU or equivalent) and the PAU university entrance exam.
• People over the age of 25 years.
• People over the age of 40 years (with work experience).
• People over the age of 45 years.