Become a Primary School Teacher. Help young children develop a love for learning. Be the teacher they remember all their lives.
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS is a challenging degree which will develop your knowledge and skills in the broad range of curriculum studies qualifying you to teach at primary level. Placements in schools are an essential part of the course, accounting for a total of 70 credits. When you graduate you will be a fully qualified Primary School Teacher.
Our course combines theoretical and practical learning. You will develop your knowledge of the role of the teacher and the needs of learners, and you will have dedicated modules that focus on Mathematics, English, Science, and other subjects that form a foundation for children’s education within a Primary School. You will have the opportunity to enjoy assessed placements in two school settings, in either 3-7 or 7-11 age range experiencing a variety of environments and contexts.
**The School of Education have recently been voted 2nd in the U.K (1st in England) for it's Undergraduate Education courses according to the Guardian University League Tables, 2020.** We are extremely proud of this accolade.
According to our most recent Ofsted report, some key strengths of our provisions are strong communication and positive relationships between the University and its partner schools, and the commitment of trainers in partnership schools to the all-round development of the trainees. Our comprehensive courses will give you the skills needed to make a real difference in educating the next generation, as well as thrive on a personal level with a rewarding career.
Course Details - Modules
Module descriptors can be found on the University website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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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:
X122
Institution code:
S84
Campus Name:
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
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
We strongly encourage you to have some work experience in a primary school and/or supportive learning environment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
77%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
EU
13000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
13000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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EU applicants that hold EU settlement/pre-settlement will be charged £9250
Provider information
Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
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