23Nov
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Birmingham Newman University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The Foundation Degree Primary Progression route enables students, who are suitably qualified, to enter the final year of the BA (Hons) Primary Education 3-11 with QTS course. You will need at least a merit in a relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent and you must evidence classroom experience against the Teachers' Standards. Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details. Choosing to become a Primary Teacher is your first step to inspiring children in learning about their world and here at Birmingham Newman University, we would love to support you on this journey. We understand that the Primary 3 - 11 age range is a crucial time for children’s development and learning. It is at this formative and particularly receptive stage of development that attitudes towards learning are formed, attitudes that will impact future life course development. During your primary teacher training course, you will undertake a range of modules, that will equip you to become an effective and creative teacher across the full age range in order to achieve the professional standards required for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Modules
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Assessment method
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
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:
- 1X2P
- Institution code:
- N36
- Campus name:
- Birmingham Newman University
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are unable to accept applications from international learners.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Students will be expected to have gained 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5 in a relevant subject. Candidates must also be able to evidence their classroom experience against the Teachers’ Standards, including a minimum of 80 whole days classroom experience. You will need to provide evidence of assessed experience of whole class teaching rather than working in a support role with groups or individuals. The evidence provided needs to include for example your understanding of the role of the teacher, planning and assessment to ensure pupil progress, national assessments, child development and learning, managing behaviour, early reading including phonics, SEN and disability, and evaluating teaching. These requirements are in line with the DfE ITT criteria. GCSE in English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade 4/C or above (or recognised equivalent) is required. An interview is also required. Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.
Additional entry requirements
Health checks
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Whole course |
| England | £9250 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Wales | £9250 | Whole course |
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 will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, on enrolment and in subsequent years of your course, where applicable. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments.
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Provider information
Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
B32 3NT