6Jun
Undergraduate 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.
Bristol, UWE has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Graduate from this rewarding Primary Education degree with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Why study primary education? Prepare to enter the classroom as a transformational professional, ready to make a real difference to the lives of the children you teach. Why UWE Bristol? BA(Hons) Primary Education will give you a broad and inspiring grounding in education. You'll develop your skills in teaching five to eleven year olds across key stages one and two, to professional standards. Our primary education degree will support you to become a thoughtful, creative, and well-rounded educator who understands why as well as how children learn well. There are many ways of being a great teacher we'll help you to be the best teacher you can be. Read, discuss, and question current practice and policy and make links between educational theory and practice. Explore current and future-facing areas including education for sustainable development, inclusion, and digital education. This course prepares you for a career as a teacher and leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Your course will include experience in diverse schools and settings with children from a range of cultural backgrounds, and across the spectrum of needs. Become an expert communicator, creating a positive, safe environment and thoughtful, evidence-based, and exciting educational experiences for the children you work with. Where can it take me? The Primary Education degree with QTS prepares you for a career as a teacher, with excellent prospects for employment. You'll graduate ready to teach all the subjects of the National Curriculum at key stages one and two. Plus, you'll meet all the standards required to become a qualified member of the teaching profession. Completing the course demonstrates that you have all the personal and professional attributes you need to become a successful teacher.
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
14Jan
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:
- X123
- Institution code:
- B80
- Campus name:
- Frenchay Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
We are only able to accept transfers into year 2 when students come in from from another initial teacher education programme in the UK. Please note, we do not accept transfers into year 3.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
T Level
We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
You will need to undergo a a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure including check of children's barred list Verification of identity and right to work in the UK Check for sanction, restriction or prohibition on teaching issued by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) (if in teaching role) Overseas Criminal Record check, if you have lived, studied or worked overseas for five months or more in the last five years. The university will also check that candidates are not: subject to a prohibition order issued by the Secretary of State disqualified from childcare; or have obtained a childcare disqualification waiver from Ofsted Read more about professional checks: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/professional-checks-for-health-and-education#section-4
Health checks
Health checks - for Fitness to Teach. Read more about professional checks: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/professional-checks-for-health-and-education
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview. You can expect a small group interview and a micro-teach session. https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/undergraduate-applications/selection-processes
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Fee information is to be confirmed. All fees are subject to final approval. Please visit our website for further information.
Provider information
Bristol, UWE
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY