Course summary
Combine your specialist subject with a degree in secondary education, which offers the ideal preparation for further study (PGCE Secondary).
- Gain the classroom experience that employers are looking for through placements in schools during each year of your studies.
- Join our long-standing and highly respected School of Education and benefit from strong partnerships with schools.
- On successful completion of the Secondary Education degree, you'll qualify for a guaranteed interview for our PGCE Secondary.
Modules
You’ll explore education from many theoretical and ideological perspectives in your core modules. This in-depth knowledge of the education industry, combined with your specialist subject knowledge, gives you that all-important edge when you embark on your professional education career. Please check our website for more detailed information.
Assessment method
Coursework may include essays, group presentations, research-based reports, portfolio-based work, journals, short critical pieces, projects and dissertations, or special assignments such as seminar presentations, collaborative magazines, and web-based essays. Some modules may include seen and unseen exams. We’ll provide you with prompt feedback and give you regular guidance on how to improve your skills, knowledge and understanding.
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:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
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:
- 39E2
- Institution code:
- B20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
SStudents must complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with us prior to school placements. Further information will be supplied to students on course.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. |
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £16675 | Year 1 |
International | £16675 | 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
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN