Course Summary

**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** **Course summary** - Gain an understanding of how children learn. - Focus on the development of children and the teaching of the core subjects. - Work in classrooms alongside your studies throughout. - Develop your knowledge of teaching and learning in the primary years and key policies in the primary age phase. You will build your understanding of key stage 1 and 2 education and curriculum teaching. In your third year you also have the opportunity to engage in your own area of classroom research, enabling you to develop your expertise and classroom practice in your specialism. **How you learn** You learn through - placement work - lectures and seminars - reflective writing - practical assessments - There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme. **Applied learning** **Work placements** You are in school throughout the first year, and in addition to your assessed placement, you will undertake four national priority school-based training placements. In your final year you carry out school-based research in your chosen specialism. **Future careers** This course prepares you for a career in - academia - local authorities - voluntary sector - non-government organisation (NGOs) - administrative and research posts - enrichment work with young people - general graduate careers including retail management and the civil service

Course Details - Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Year 1 Compulsory modules Introduction To The Foundation Subjects In Primary 20 Coursework Introduction To The Primary Core Curriculum 40 Coursework Professional Learning 1 20 Practical Understanding Learning And Learners 1 20 Coursework Understanding Learning And Learners 2 20 Coursework Year 2 Compulsory modules Developing Enquiry Through A Specialism 20 Developing The Core Curriculum 40 Developing The Foundation Subjects 20 Placement 2 - Professional Learning 2 20 Understanding Inclusion 20 Final year Compulsory modules Educational Enquiry 40 Enhancing The English And Digital Literacy Curriculum 20 Enhancing The Maths And Science Curriculum 20 Placement 3 - Professional Learning 3 20 Values And Issues In Education 20

Course Details – Assessment Method

Coursework Practicals

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: X120

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

This must include at least two A levels including at least 40 points in each, one of which would normally be a primary national curriculum subject though this is not essential, or DMM from equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.

QAA recognised diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3, including 20 credits at merit or above. Ideally, but not essentially, at least 18 credits at level 3 should be in a primary national curriculum subject. You can take GCSE equivalents for English, mathematics and science on Access courses (12 level 2 credits in each).


Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/teaching-and-education/ba-honours-primary-education-511-with-qualified-teacher-status/full-time/2022

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 With a minimum of 6.5 in all skills.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting this course in 2021/22 are £9,250 per year. Our tuition fees for International/EU students are also yet to be confirmed, however you can see the course page on the Sheffield Hallam Website for more information.

Provider information

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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