Children require enthusiastic, passionate teachers who will encourage them to grow and learn. Does this sound like you? Then we're here to get you started on an exciting career as an early years/primary school teacher. During the course you'll explore how children learn between the ages of 3 and 11, you'll learn about the curriculum, specialisms and pedagogy, so you can make a positive contribution to young children's lives. And, you can choose to study in either Lancaster, Carlisle or London. **Why Choose University of Cumbria** We'll prepare you for working with primary and early years children in a variety of schools and other settings and will build your confidence so you can move with ease into your first teaching post. Yes, you'll learn the theory, but work-based placements in schools sit at the heart of our course to equip you with first-hand experience to bolster your CV and prepare you for a rich and successful life in teaching. - You get qualified teacher status upon completion of your degree - Our students are highly regarded by schools and employers - You'll spend at least 24 weeks working with children in school-based placements, both locally and farther afield - We have a strong partnership with schools and educational providers to ensure you experience a range of placements and enhance your job prospects - All tutors have a wealth of experience in teaching and have good links with local schools and educational organisations - Study in small class groups, so we get to know you well - Your personal tutor will support and guide you through your studies - Use of our educational facilities – including our Early Years classroom - Opportunities to personalise your degree through a work-based placement, elective option, and a choice of specialism - Opportunity to do your placement abroad - Optional occasional international trips bolster your organisational and planning skills - Students are eligible to claim some assistance with the costs of travel to placements If you don't have your statutory skills test before you come on the course, don't worry, we'll support you in taking the test with personalised sessions. So, for a degree to springboard your teaching career, this is the course for you. You will develop key skills to become a first class teacher, shaping your own learning through active research into inspiring children to learn and progress. During the course you will explore how children learn between the ages of 3 and 11, which will be enhanced with placements in classrooms. You will get first-hand experience of the classroom, providing you with a strong preparation to work across the early years and primary sector. Throughout the year you will explore the key themes of investigating learning and teaching, curriculum, specialism, pedagogy and placement. There will be opportunities for you to personalise the programme through an experiential placement, elective option, and a choice of specialism. This is enhanced by a strong personal tutor system to support you throughout your time at the University of Cumbria.

Year one - Compulsory Modules: Investigating Learning and Teaching 1: Learning and Teaching and Research, Introducing EYFS and the Curriculum Carousel, Introducing Curriculum Carousel, Pedagogy through Specialism: Teaching and Learning, Beginning to Teach English, Beginning to Teach Maths, Beginning Placement, The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Beginning. Year two - Compulsory Modules: Pedagogy through Specialism: Gathering and Using Information to Enhance Learning and Teaching, Developing EYFS and Curriculum Carousel, Developing Curriculum Carousel, Pedagogy through Specialism: Learning Environments, Investigating Learning and Teaching 2: Inclusion, Writing and Creativity, Developing Maths, Developing Placement, The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Developing. Year three - Compulsory Modules: Investigating Learning and Teaching 3: Responding to a Dynamic Education Landscape, Investigating Learning and Teaching: Specialism Research, Curriculum Elective, Assessment, Pedagogy through Specialism: Thematic and Cross-Curricular Approaches, Effective Monitoring and Assessment of Diverse Learners in English, Extending Maths, Extending Placement, The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Extending (Q10).

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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.

Course code: X124

Institution code: C99

Campus Name: Carlisle - Fusehill Street

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

GCSE English, Maths and Science grade C/4 or above.

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Student satisfaction : 88%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

EU	13250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
International	13250.0	Year 1

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Carlisle
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