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Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) with QTS at University of Chester - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

At the heart of this course is a vision of transforming you into a teacher, ready to enter the profession with confidence as a skilled professional and equipped to make a significant contribution to the education of children now and in the future. Our Enrichment Placement, available in Year 2, provides you with the opportunity for doing a placement in the UK or overseas. Our course offers you: Qualified Teacher Status Experience in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, with enhancement in age-phases either side (e.g. 0-3 and Key Stage 2) Extensive experience in schools with at least 24 weeks in at least four schools or settings Excellent coverage of primary curriculum subject areas and Early Years Foundation Stage Areas of Learning and Development for Early Years, enhances your skills, your confidence and your potential employment prospects The opportunity to develop an area of personal, professional significance interest Guidance and support from a team of highly skilled and dedicated tutors in University and in schools/settings.

Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Assessment method

We use a wide range of formal and informal formative assessment strategies. These can include essays, small group assessment, semi-structured discussions, presentations and peer assessment. There are observations of your teaching and professional practice.

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

Course code:
X100
Institution code:
C55
Campus name:
Chester
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications. GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at Grade C/4 or above is also required.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview

Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1

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

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) with QTS at University of Chester - UCAS