Primary Education (3-11 age range) with QTS at Cardiff Metropolitan University - UCAS

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)

Primary Education (3-11 age range) with QTS

Course summary

The BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS degree is a three-year undergraduate course that leads to the award of an honours degree and qualified teacher status. This degree can also be partly studied through the medium of Welsh. The course aims to prepare student teachers to be highly-skilled, confident, critically reflective and innovative practitioners who are committed to life-long professional learning and the education of young people. Graduates will develop the values and dispositions that will enable them to be highly employable and ready to meet the demands of the classroom. Distinctive features of the Degree include: •University and school experiences that train student teachers to teach the Curriculum for Wales across the 3-11 age range •Research-informed clinical practice where structured opportunities enable student teachers to use theory to interrogate practice and vice versa. •A supportive and collaborative culture of learning •School-led training days led by schools identified as leading providers of education and professional development •Opportunity to undertake the Agored Cymru Accredited Assist at Forest School Level 2 training •A commitment to the development of Welsh language skills of all student teachers based on their individual experience and needs Please note entry requirements are subject to change for 2025 entry If you would like to study this degree through the medium of Welsh please apply using the UCAS Application Code X121. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider deferred applications for this course.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Education Workforce Council

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

Application codes

Course code:
X120
Institution code:
C20
Campus name:
Cardiff Met - Cyncoed
Campus code:
2

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.cardifmet.ac.uk/x120

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Interview

Applicants who meet the essential criteria for courses which lead to QTS at Cardiff Metropolitan will be required to sit Pre Entry tests in Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Competence. Tests will be completed and supervised under 'exam' conditions. The tests will be undertaken as part of the interview day. Applicants with additional needs who are requested to sit these tests will need to notify Cardiff Metropolitan University immediately so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Other

Recent and relevant experience in a mainstream school across the primary age range. This should be for a minimum of five days and taken place within the 12 months prior to attending interview. Evidence of this MUST be included on the UCAS application. Please include details within the personal statement.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7.5IELTS band score 7.5 overall and minimum of 7.0 in each component in the ‘academic’ IELTS test.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9000 Year 1
Channel Islands £9000 Year 1
EU £16000 Year 1
England £9000 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 Year 1
Scotland £9000 Year 1
Wales £9000 Year 1
International £16000 Year 1

Additional fee information

For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Primary Education (3-11 age range) with QTS at Cardiff Metropolitan University - UCAS