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Primary Education (3-7) (With QTS) at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

University of Bedfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

This course is designed to help you become a creative, innovative and reflective teacher, specialising in working with the youngest children in primary schools (aged 3-7), while gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Through taught sessions and supported placements, this course develops your confidence in applying theory to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 teaching practice, giving you the knowledge and skills to lead learning and initiate change in educational settings. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

  • This course is accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) and meets the requirements for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Facilities and Specialist Equipment
  • Mock classrooms with specialist technology so you can watch and assess your lesson
  • Forest School where you can deepen your understanding of the long-term educational benefits of outdoor learning opportunities.
  • Specialist Early Years and Sensory Centre to support your understanding of how teachers teach and children learn, within early years and SEND contexts.
  • Multi-media space for webinars and podcasting.
Partnerships and Collaborations
  • We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations.
Your Student Experience
  • Follow a blended learning approach incorporating scheduled taught sessions; guided learning; and independent and autonomous learning including research.
  • Gain research skills, knowledge and understanding of early years child development; special educational needs and disabilities (SEND); behaviour management; digital learning; and practice beyond Key Stage 1.
  • Learn from an experienced teaching team that includes previous early years and primary teachers as well as middle and senior leaders within schools and early years settings At the University, you benefit from the support of your own personal tutor as well as a unit and course coordinator.
  • On placement, mentors and University partnership liaison tutors support you in teaching individuals, small groups and classes.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • National College for Teaching and Leadership

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

31Jan

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:
X150
Institution code:
B22
Campus name:
Bedford Campus
Campus code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE grade C or grade 4 in Mathematics, English and Science We are happy to consider applicants with alternative qualifications and/or work experience. If you would like to check if your qualifications will be accepted please contact the Admissions Team.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview

Other

GCSE grade C or grade 4 in Mathematics, English and Science 10 days mainstream Primary School experience; 5 days in Key Stage 1 and 5 days in Key Stage 2

Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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 £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

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

For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Primary Education (3-7) (With QTS) at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS