University Centre Peterborough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
You will turn your Level 5 qualification – such as a diploma, teaching apprenticeship or foundation degree – into a full Bachelor’s degree. There will continue to be a very high demand for teachers in Peterborough with a 19% increase in 5 to 14 year olds from 2015 to 2036 (Source: Cambridgeshire Research Group, 2015 Based Population Forecasts). This makes education a growing sector offering good employment opportunities for students studying locally. Education has a fundamental role to play in personal, social and professional development. Through education, you can make a difference in the lives of many learners from different and diverse backgrounds. This degree offers you the opportunity to develop the professional knowledge, skills and understanding required to follow a career in education. You will become aware of the factors affecting learners’ achievement so that you can promote continuous improvement and educational achievement among all students in a wide array of learning institutions. The course will also give you the tools to become a reflective practitioner and an independent, critical problem-solver. Within the course you will allow you to explore topical issues relating to education and society; and has been designed with current and previous students, school leaders and a range of education stakeholders to help design a course which will provide you with the skills need in today’s educational environments. Topics covered include behaviour and classroom management, SEN and educational psychology as well as opportunities to advance your own practice and research skills with applied projects. The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 20 students. What can this course lead to? After graduating, you will be able to gain a position as a Teaching Assistant within in Primary or Secondary schools. You will also be able to apply for a PGCE in Primary or Secondary Education, or apply for an MA in a field related to education. Previous students have also been offered places in the School Direct and Teach East programmes, and have progressed to teaching roles via this route. Other career options related to Education can include working in the Education Department of a local council or going on to work in education based research.
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 6) Communication, Behaviour and Classroom Management (30 credits) Individual Needs and Educational Psychology (30 credits) Undergraduate Research Project in Primary Education (30 credits) Advanced Professional Practice in Primary Education (30 credits)
Assessment method
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 6) 100% Coursework The following classifications are determined by the above calculation: 70%+ First 60-69% 2:1 50-59% 2:2 40-49% Third
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
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:
- X302
- Institution code:
- P56
- Campus name:
- University Centre Peterborough
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, UCP are currently not able to recruit International Students. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Applicants must be working in or have access to a suitable primary education environment (paid or voluntary) and commit to working a minimum of 12 hours paid or voluntary placement every week during your studies (for 24 weeks across the academic year).
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 5.5 in each element |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8250 | Year 1 |
| England | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8250 | 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
There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee (e.g: Stationery, non-mandatory trips, and transport costs).
Provider information
University Centre Peterborough
University Centre Peterborough
Park Crescent
Peterborough
PE1 4DZ
Course contact details
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