Primary (Provider-led, University based) with Qualified Teacher Status
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Receive recommendation for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on a course ranked as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted – the highest possible accolade • Benefit from our strong network of partnership schools to gain varied, challenging and effective practical experience • Be inspired by our team of dedicated, friendly tutors who are renowned internationally for high quality teaching and research • Choose a route that matches your career aspirations - choose Early Years (3-7), Primary (5-11) • Take your career prospects to the next level: at the end of this course, you will receive 60 credits towards a masters degree • PGCE 3-7 (Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1)
Key highlights
- Leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Course rated outstanding by Ofsted, its highest possible grade
- Practical experience across a strong network of partnership schools
- Tutors internationally recognised for high quality teaching and research
- Choose an Early Years (3-7) or Primary (5-11) route
- Earn 60 credits towards a full master's degree
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: interview — Copies can be accepted but all relevant qualifications will need to be verified in person either at interview or at enrolment
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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