Course Summary

This is a top-up programme intended for those who have already been awarded or are working towards a foundation degree in Primary Education. Whilst employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week - in either a paid or voluntary capacity - you will attend St Mary's University for one day a week to achieve a Bachelor's degree. Primary Teaching is a rewarding and challenging choice of career. We offer two degree pathways for students who have successfully completed a Foundation degree in Education that would like to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Choosing the Work-Based Route to gain a QTS meets the needs of distinctive areas of education - teaching, learning and pedagogy. This part-time course allows you the unique opportunity to continue to work within the education sector whilst studying with us. All pathways within this programme prepare you to teach children aged 5-11 The programme includes students from a broad cross-section of society who work in faith and secular contexts, special needs, Primary and Early Years. We have developed strong partnerships with a variety of schools including Catholic, other church and secular schools. Colleagues from these schools are involved in selecting students, supporting them during periods of school experience and contributing to University-based modules. As part of the Training and Development Agency (TDA) requirements, you will be required to gain experience in two key stages in two different schools. Throughout the two years you will be assessed at school by tutors and your school mentor, supporting you to meet the TDA standards. On completion of a QTS award you will complete the Career Entry and Development Profile in preparation for transition to a newly qualified teacher (NQT)

Course Details - Modules

Year one - Assessment in Practice, Creativity in Education, Learning Outside the Classroom, Professional Studies One and Using and Applying ICT

Course Details – Assessment Method

All work is assessed by means of a course portfolio, which may include presentations and research undertaken at your place of work. Work-based school experience will be assessed through observations and the completion of a QTS portfolio.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

Deadline are not listed for this Course. 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: Application Code are not listed for this Course.

Institution code: S64

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


Foundation Degree in Education A Level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent You will need to be employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity).

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 58%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 12250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

St Mary's University
Waldegrave Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Twickenham
TW1 4SX

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