Primary (Provider-Led, School-based) with Qualified Teacher Status
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Follow the School-based route if you want to spend most of your time learning how to teach in schools • Learn with university led training sessions with dedicated primary specialist tutor • Receive recommendation for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on a course ranked as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted - the highest possible accolade • Join a recently revalidated programme where the content ensures your training is up to date and meets Ofsted standards • Choose a route that matches your career aspirations - choose Early Years (3-7), Primary (5-11). • Benefit from our strong network of provider schools so that you gain varied, challenging and effective practical experience
Key highlights
- Recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status on an Ofsted 'outstanding' rated course
- Most training time spent learning to teach in schools
- University-led training sessions with a dedicated primary specialist tutor
- Choice of Early Years (3-7) or Primary (5-11) age route
- Varied practical experience through a strong network of provider schools
- Recently revalidated content meeting current Ofsted standards
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 (with at least 6.5 in each skills area)
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher
- Early years teacher
- Key Stage 1 teacher
- Key Stage 2 teacher
- Primary subject coordinator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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