Primary Education (with QTS) BA (Hons)
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is designed to help you become a creative, innovative and reflective teacher of primary-school children aged 5-11. It equips you with the knowledge, skills and understanding you need to take on this important role and help young children make sense of the world. You will learn through taught sessions and supported teaching practice where you apply the theory you have learnt in educational settings, developing your knowledge and skills to teach the national curriculum across Key Stages 1 and 2.
Click the image to enlarge our curriculum learning journey. This course is accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) and meets the requirements for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Department for Education
- Meets the requirements for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Supported teaching practice in real educational settings
- Prepares you to teach the national curriculum across Key Stages 1 and 2
- Focus on teaching primary-school children aged 5 to 11
- Combines taught sessions with applying theory in the classroom
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent GCSE grade 4 English (or a C) GCSE grade 4 Maths (or a C) GCSE grade 4 Science Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational H…
- GCSE: 4 — to include English, Mathematics, Science
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …C) GCSE grade 4 Science Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
- Additional condition: occupational_health — …grade 4 Science Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher
- Key Stage 1 teacher
- Key Stage 2 teacher
- Primary subject leader
- Special educational needs teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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