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Primary Education (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.

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

Course summary

This course with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) equips you with the knowledge, skills and understanding you need to take on this important role and help young children make sense of the world. You will learn through taught sessions and supported teaching practice where you apply the theory you have learnt in educational settings, developing your knowledge and skills to teach the national curriculum across Key Stages 1 and 2. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

  • This course is accredited by the Department for Education (DfE).
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
  • Gain hands-on experience of teaching through four ‘Broadening Experience’ placements (one per year) in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); Key Stage 3 (KS3); a placement related to your chosen elective; and a final placement based on your specialism/area of interest.
  • Work with experienced tutors with a wealth of experience in building teacher competence and confidence across all subjects.
  • At the University, you benefit from the support of your own personal tutor as well as a unit and course coordinator.
  • On placement, you have mentors and University partnership liaison tutors to support you as you teach individuals, small groups and classes in the 5-11 age range.
  • You have the opportunity to go on relevant field trips to places you would be likely to take your pupils, such as theatres, museums and art galleries.
  • Broaden your understanding via regular visits by professionals from schools and academy chains; SEN schools; local education authorities; and other agencies.
  • Our Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where academic staff get to know you well.

Modules

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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:
X120
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

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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

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 (With QTS) at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS