Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), BA Hons

The successful completion of this degree leads to recommendation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The programme includes school experience, as well as education and professional studies. Currently eight weeks each year is spent on placement in school. The university works in partnership with local schools to place students. Over the course of the programme students will experience a variety of schools and different age groups.

The education and professional studies courses examine aspects of children's learning and principles of teaching. The professional development course helps prepare students for school experience and to meet the standards required to achieve QTS. At the start of the second year, students select one of two age phases: 3-7 or 7-11.

We aim for subsequent placements to be within these chosen age phases. All students study core curriculum subjects (English, mathematics and science), as well as a course on inclusion during the second year, and a research project in the third year. At the beginning of year 2 students choose one of two pathways which will continue to the end of the programme.

UCAS code

X320 A BA/Ped

School

Education

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

280 UCAS points or above

PLUS GCSEs at grade C or above (in English, mathematics and science).

• Candidates must attend an interview and be able to indicate how their previous experience has equipped them to work in primary education.

• They must also provide recent evidence of ten days working with/observing children in a primary school classroom.

Assessment

Students are assessed through written assignments and portfolios, exams, presentations and practical work. Classroom skills and teaching effectiveness are assessed in schools during placement. Students are also required to complete national tests in numeracy, literacy and information and communications technology prior to gaining Qualified Teacher Status.

Professional recognition

Qualified Teacher Status

Career options

Graduates are equipped for teaching and other opportunities in primary education.

Please note

Applicants for this programme are subject to the following:

• Criminal Records Bureau check
• Occupational health screening

Year 1

Induction, and ICT (15 credits)
Education and Professional Studies 1 (15 credits)
English 1 (15 credits)
Mathematics 1 (15 credits)
Science 1 (15 credits)
Physical Development (15 credits)
Professional Development & School Experience 1 (30 credits)

Year 2
Key Stage 1/Key Stage 2 pathway

Education and Professional Studies 2 (15 credits)
English 2 (15 credits)
Mathematics 2 (15 credits)
Inclusion (15 credits)
Pedagogic Approaches within the Curriculum 1 (20 credits)
Pedagogic Approaches within the Curriculum 2 (20 credits)
Professional Development & School Experience 1 (20 credits)

Year 3
Early Years/Key Stage 1 pathway

Education and Professional Studies 2 (15 credits)
Communication, Language and Literacy (15 credits)
Mathematical Understanding (15 credits)
Inclusion (15 credits)
Understanding the World (20 credits)
The Expressive Curriculum (20 credits)
Professional Development & School Experience 2 (20 credits)

Placements

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