Course summary
Good for Overall Effectiveness in the Primary Age-Phase (Ofsted 2023) Outstanding for Overall Effectiveness in Early Years ITT (Ofsted 2023) 10th in the UK for Education (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) About the course Teaching is a rewarding career – you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference to the life outcomes for children you’ll work with. On this course, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to become a successful and creative teacher in two phases of education:
- Primary (KS1 and KS2)
- Early Years (EYFS).
- explore how children develop and learn in the core subjects (English, Mathematics and Science) and the full range of other primary curriculum subjects
- develop strong and supportive relationships with young learners that nurture their wellbeing
- plan and teach engaging lessons, tailoring learning experiences to students individual needs in an ever-changing society
- critically reflect on theory, policy and classroom practice to develop your identity as a creative and research-driven teacher.
- conduct educational research
- interpret data
- use evidence to enrich your classroom practice.
Modules
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.
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
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:
- S90
- 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 - BBC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - ABBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Extended Project
T Level - D
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 7 | including at least 6.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online. |
PTE Academic | 67 | including at least 62 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 95 | TOEFL (iBT) including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition. |
Please see our English language requirements.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH