Primary Education (3-7) (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, specialising in working with the youngest children in primary schools (aged 3-7), while gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Through taught sessions and supported placements, this course develops your confidence in applying theory to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 teaching practice, giving you the knowledge and skills to lead learning and initiate change in educational settings.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).
As one of the largest providers of teacher education in the eastern region, we have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations, including lead training partnership agreements for closer collaborations.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status, accredited by the Department for Education
- Specialises in teaching children aged 3 to 7
- Supported school placements applying theory to EYFS and Key Stage 1
- Partnerships with more than 500 schools and associated organisations
- Develops skills to lead learning and initiate change in settings
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 (QTS)
- Early years teacher
- Reception class teacher
- Key Stage 1 teacher
- Nursery 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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