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Primary Education (5-11) with QTS at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

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  • Learn from expert colleagues in local and regional primary schools
  • Develop subject expertise through both university and placement-based training
  • Apply theory, research and evidence to meet the Teachers’ Standards and develop critical reflection skills
  • Study inclusive practices that promote positive outcomes for all learners
  • Explore an area of individual specialism to enhance your expertise and practice
On our BA Primary Education course, you'll learn about the key aspects of a teacher’s role – including theories of learning, pedagogy, assessment and behaviour management. You’ll also study inclusive practices that promote positive outcomes for all learners. How you learn All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. Our Sheffield Institute of Education is one of the UK’s largest providers of teacher training, supporting 1,000 new teachers every year. Because we partner with more than 600 schools and colleges in the region, you’ll have every opportunity to gain experience and network with leading educational providers. We think carefully about each aspect of your learning – deciding where’s the best place to learn, in what way and with who. We’ll support your learning by providing the right level of challenge in both your academic study and professional practice, as well as growing your profile and confidence as a work-ready graduate and teacher. You learn through:
  • Lectures and smaller group seminars
  • Individual and group tutorials
  • School placements supported by university tutors and your school-based mentor
  • Individual reflection and goal-setting
  • Feedback on academic work and school-based practice
  • Workshops and simulations
  • Intensive training and practice episodes
  • Independent study
  • Collaborative projects
  • Essays and presentations
  • Lesson plans, teaching and evaluation
  • Independent research projects
Key themes We’ll help you champion equality, diversity and inclusivity – you’ll gain a range of skills to support positive learning behaviours and positive outcomes. You’ll study the curriculum and teaching strategies you’ll need to teach the subject you want to teach – as well as understanding how children learn and the stages of child development. The teaching and learning on this course fully integrates university-based and school-based learning with placements in all three years – amounting to at least 24 weeks in schools. You’ll also develop skills in planning and assessment while engaging in current debates about education. Applied learning You’ll complete placements in all three years of the course, with the opportunity to undertake at least 120 days in school – across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The integration of university-based and school-based training is designed to support you on your journey towards achieving QTS, developing your growing knowledge and skills as you progress through the course. Your placements will vary in purpose – some will have a particular area of focus over several days or weeks – others will support you in taking on the role of a class teacher and teaching the breadth of the curriculum within a particular class. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement (25 weeks minimum) or multiple placements between your second and final years. This gives you valuable work experience and the chance to specialise in an area of education or experience the curriculum from an international perspective – and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.

Modules

Year 1 Compulsory modules An Introduction To Teaching And Learning How Children Learn: 5-11 Introduction To Curriculum And Pedagogy: 5-11 Subject Focus: Early Reading And Early Maths Year 2 Compulsory modules Designing Learning Sequences: 5-11 Developing A Specialism Inclusive Environments For Behaviour And Learning: 5-11  Placement 2 The Teaching, Learning And Assessment Cycle: 5-11 Final year Compulsory modules Debates In Education: 5-11 Educational Enquiry Placement 3 Reflecting On Professional Practice And Development

Assessment method

Coursework Practicals

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:
X120
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We will also accept Grade B from CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education.

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

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Teaching-and-Education/BA-Honours-Primary-Education-511-with-Qualified-Teacher-Status/Full-time/

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Other

If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to a selection event and you should present a passport or photo driving license. You can present other forms of photo ID for the selection event, but if you do, you will still need to present valid identity documents required by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) prior to starting your course. Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7With a minimum of 6.5 in all skills.

If English is not your first language, you must have an IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in all skills or equivalent. For equivalents see our English language entry requirements.

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

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Teaching-and-Education/BA-Honours-Primary-Education-511-with-Qualified-Teacher-Status/Full-time/

Student Outcomes

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89%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
93%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17155 Year 1
International £17155 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

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Primary Education (5-11) with QTS at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS