Course summary
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and shaping the future? Our Primary Education course with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) equips you with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to become a successful and professional teacher. This programme is designed for those ready to make a difference in Wales and beyond. Our course provides a comprehensive understanding of the National Curriculum and covers key stages one and two. You will engage in Initial Teacher Training (ITT) that meets the latest DfE curriculum requirements, ensuring you are fully prepared for the demands of the teaching profession. On this course, you will develop essential professional attributes that are crucial for a thriving teaching career. The programme includes a mix of theoretical and practical learning experiences. You will explore core professional issues such as assessment, behaviour management, lesson planning, and addressing special educational needs. The course is structured around theories and research that underpin child development, well-being and learning from 0-19 years and how these relate to the role of the professional teacher. Throughout your studies, you will benefit from integrated academic and professional preparation. Our approach includes innovative teaching approaches and school placements each year, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in real classroom settings. By your final year, you will be ready to take on significant teaching responsibilities, preparing you to become a confident teacher who can handle diverse classroom challenges. Our course emphasises reflective practice, encouraging you to continually assess and improve your teaching methods. You will receive personal support from lecturers and academic staff, helping you set and achieve challenging goals. This support network is crucial in developing your resilience, critical thinking, and creativity. Graduates of this course will leave with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will be ready to start your teaching career, equipped with the essential knowledge and skills demanded by schools. Whether you choose to work in Wales or explore opportunities beyond, you will be prepared to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Modules
Year One - Level 4 • Cycle 1 Core Studies: The Learner: who am I teaching? (20 credits) • Cycle 1 Professional and Pedagogic Studies: Leading the Learning: what, how and why am I teaching? (30 credits) • Cycle 1 Core Studies: Learners, Schools and Communities: where am I teaching? (30 credits) • Cycle 1 Professional and Pedagogic Studies: Researching the Learning: what, how and why am I teaching? (20 credits) • Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; Graduate Attributes Framework module). Year Two - Level 5 • Cycle 2 Core Studies: The Learner: who am I teaching? (30 credits) • Cycle 2 Professional and Pedagogic Studies: Leading the Learning: what, how and why am I teaching? (30 credits) • Cycle 2 Core Studies: Learners, Schools and Communities: where am I teaching? (30 credits) • Cycle 2 Professional and Pedagogic Studies: Researching the Learning: what, how and why am I teaching? (30 credits). Year Three - Level 6 • Cycle 3 Core Studies: The Learner: who am I teaching? (30 credits) • Cycle 3 Professional and Pedagogic Studies: Leading the Learning: what, how and why am I teaching? (30 credits) • Cycle 3 Core Studies: Learners, Schools and Communities: where am I teaching? • Cycle 3 Professional and Pedagogic Studies: Researching the Learning: what, how and why am I teaching? (30 credits). All modules are compulsory.
Assessment method
The programme design provides the opportunity for assessments to be closely related to classroom practice and draw upon evidence gained from personal experience. This approach further establishes the links between intellectual and experiential learning. For example, students will be required to design, conduct, evaluate and share a close-to-practice research project which will directly impact on learners. Whenever possible, assignments will be submitted and marked electronically to facilitate timely and effective feedback. Assessment components include written assignments, a digital poster, portfolios, an individual video and a research project.
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:
- T80
- Campus name:
- Carmarthen Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 115 points
Applicants are required to obtain 115 UCAS points. GCSE Qualifications Applicants must have all 3 of the following: • Grade C/ Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language (English medium applicants) or Grade C / Grade 4 Welsh Language • Grade C/ Grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics Numeracy. • Grade C / Grade 4 or above in GCSE Science. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) If accepted onto our programme, you will be required to obtain a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service formerly known as CRB, Criminal Records Bureau) clearance check as soon as possible.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Go onto work and study
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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 | £13500 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP