Sheffield Hallam University

Teaching and Learning with Qualified Teacher Status (2 year top-up)

Sheffield Hallam UniversityCity Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Develop the knowledge and skills to gain qualified teacher status – through an integrated programme of academic study, practical teaching while working in educational settings. International applicants must apply before Friday the 18th of April to start this course in September 2025.

Key highlights

  • Leads to qualified teacher status on successful completion
  • Integrates academic study with practical teaching in educational settings
  • Designed for those working in schools or early years settings
  • Weekly seminars in Sheffield alongside workplace-based learning
  • Supported in your setting by university link tutors

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics, Science

Scholarships

  • Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund

    Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.

    Up to £50
  • Performance Athlete Support Programme

    Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.

  • Transform Together Scholarships

    A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Vice-Chancellor's Award

    South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Qualified primary school teacher
  • Early years teacher
  • Qualified secondary school teacher
  • Special educational needs teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,895 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 Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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