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Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS at University of South Wales - UCAS

University of South Wales

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)

Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS

Course summary

Have you always wanted to teach in a primary school and make a real and positive impact on the education of young people? Are you passionate about primary education and want to share your enthusiasm with others? This BA (Hons) Primary ITE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) degree enables you to be a fully qualified, confident, critically-reflective and innovative primary teacher in three years. The course takes place in the university and in primary schools to provide authentic learning and teaching experiences which will effectively prepare student teachers to inspire learners to achieve the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales. The course focuses on the development of knowledge in the Areas of Learning and Experience, practical skills, wider skills and the professional competences required to become a highly effective teacher.

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:
X121
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Newport
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSEs: The University requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C to include Mathematics at grade C (Numeracy OR Mathematics in Wales), Science at grade C and Grade C (or equivalent) in either English Language. For those taking GCSEs in England, grade 4 is equivalent to a C.

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

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/courses/ba-hons-primary-initial-teacher-education-with-qts-/

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Interview


Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

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Provider information

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University of South Wales
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Treforest
Pontypridd
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Clearing contact details

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03455 760606

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Clearing 2025 Thursday 14th August 7.45am-7pm; Friday 15th August 7.45am-7pm; Saturday 16th August 10am-4pm; Sunday 17th August 10am-4pm; Monday 18th August 7.45am-6pm; Tuesday 19th August 7.45am-5pm; Wednesday 20th August 7.45am-5pm; Thursday 21st August 7.45am-6pm; Friday 22nd August 8.30am-4.30pm; Monday 25th August Bank Holiday; W/c Tuesday 26th August 8.30am - 5pm Monday-Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm Friday


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Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS at University of South Wales - UCAS