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Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS at University of Cumbria - UCAS

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University of Cumbria has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

7Dec
Brampton Road Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Do you have the drive to change lives for the better? Want to inspire the next generation of learners? We’ll equip you with the training to make a difference as a passionate and enthusiastic primary and early years teacher. And, because the programme has QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) built-in, you can apply for a position as a teacher the minute you graduate. The University of Warwick provides accreditation for the QTS element of this University of Cumbria programme. Course Overview You’ll explore how children engage with the curriculum and examine a range of areas of school practice via focused modules. This will develop your knowledge, understanding and pedagogy, so you can make a positive contribution to young children’s lives. You’ll learn about education in a variety of settings, and will spend at least 24 weeks working in school-based placements. There will also be opportunities to work with local children in our campus-based facilities, including an Early Years outdoor classroom. Your supportive tutors have a wealth of teaching experience and good links with local schools. Optional international trips will further bolster your planning skills. On this course you will:

  • Achieve Qualified Teacher Status upon completion.
  • Spend at least 24 weeks working with children in school-based placements, both locally and farther afield.
  • Train to teach children aged 3-11 years, a uniquely broad catchment that gives you a wealth of diverse experience.
  • Be taught in small groups with lots of opportunities to collaborate with your peers and tutors.
  • Boost your employability in the education sector by studying an enhancement theme.
What you will learn During this course, you'll explore how children between the ages of 3 and 11 learn. You'll explore the curriculum, specialisms and pedagogy, so you can make a positive contribution to young children's lives by delivering engaging lessons and life-changing support. Year one
  • Investigating Learning and Teaching 1: Learning and Teaching and Research
  • Introducing EYFS and the Curriculum Carousel
  • Introducing Curriculum Carousel
  • Pedagogy through Specialism: Teaching and Learning
  • Beginning to Teach English
  • Beginning to Teach Maths
  • Beginning Placement
  • The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Beginning
Year two
  • Pedagogy through Specialism: Gathering and Using Information to Enhance Learning and Teaching
  • Developing EYFS and Curriculum Carousel
  • Developing Curriculum Carousel
  • Pedagogy through Specialism: Learning Environments
  • Investigating Learning and Teaching 2: Inclusion
  • Writing and Creativity
  • Developing Maths
  • Developing Placement
  • The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Developing
Year three
  • Investigating Learning and Teaching 3: Responding to a Dynamic Education Landscape
  • Investigating Learning and Teaching: Specialism Research
  • Curriculum Elective
  • Assessment
  • Pedagogy through Specialism: Thematic and Cross-Curricular Approaches
  • Effective Monitoring and Assessment of Diverse Learners in English
  • Extending Maths
  • Extending Placement
  • The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Extending (Q10)

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Primary

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE English, Maths and Science grade C/4 or above. Please be aware that for 2024, accreditation for the award of QTS is through our accredited partner. All academic awards are made by the University of Cumbria.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview

Student Outcomes

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90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
94%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £9250* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
International £13575 Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.
Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS at University of Cumbria - UCAS