Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BEd (Hons)

Overview

If you want to qualify as a Primary teacher while you earn an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree, this is the perfect course for you.

You'll learn to enthuse, engage and inspire young people in their learning of all subjects while you develop your teaching practice. You'll gain professional experience in Primary schools and have the chance to do placements in different educational settings, such as in a special educational needs (SEN) school or the education department of a zoo.

When you graduate, you'll have a Bachelor of Education degree and be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to the Teaching Regulation Authority.

What you'll experience

On this course you'll:

• Earn Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while you achieve a bachelor's degree
• Tailor your studies in years 2 and 3 to focus on subjects that interest you, such as technology in education, play and teaching children with learning difficulties
• Be taught by expert researchers and practitioners in education
• Deepen your understanding of issues in related childhood and youth studies fields
• Get mentoring from experienced teachers when on placement
• Join sessions with guest speakers from outside the University, where you'll learn from their practical expertise and knowledge in their field
• Take advantage of free student membership of the Chartered College of Teaching (CCT), giving you access to additional training resources, career guides and networking opportunities
• Get access to our network of partner schools for your teaching placements, including specialist educational environments such as pupil referral units, hospital schools and museums