BA (Hons)Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Study location	United Kingdom, London (Avary Hill Campus)
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	X320

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results in mathematics and science. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each band) CAE: 185 overall

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. - Attend an interview - Provide recent evidence of working with or observing children in a primary school classroom - Demonstrate interest, experience, skills and commitment related to teaching - Pass Professional Skills tests in numeracy and literacy before beginning the programme - Undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and an occupational health screening.

More information	gre.ac.uk/ug/eduhea/x320

Overview

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Programme structure

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

The Development of the Child as a Learner 1: Early Years Focus (20 credits)
The Development of the Child as a Learner: Upper KS1 / Lower KS2 Focus (20 credits)
The Development of the Child as a Learner: Upper KS2 / Lower KS3 Focus (20 credits)
Subject Knowledge Development (15 credits)
An Introduction to Learning in University and School (15 credits)
Professional Development and School Experience 1 (30 credits)

Year 2
Option Set 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Education Studies and Practice 1 (15 credits)
Inclusion (15 credits)
Professional Development and School Experience 2 (20 credits)

Students are required to choose 70 credits from this list of options.

English 2: Creative Exploration of Language and Literacy (15 credits)
Mathematics 2 (15 credits)
Pedagogic Approaches within the Curriculum 1 (20 credits)
Pedagogic Approaches within the Curriculum 2 (20 credits)
Option Set 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Education Studies and Practice 1 (15 credits)
Inclusion (15 credits)
Professional Development and School Experience 2 (20 credits)

Students are also required to choose 70 credits from this list of options.

Communication, Language and Literacy in FS/KS1 (15 credits)
Mathematical Undertanding (15 credits)
Understanding the World (20 credits)
The Expressive Curriculum (20 credits)

Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Research Project (30 credits)
Education Studies and Practice 2 (15 credits)
English, Mathematics and Science (Core 3) (30 credits)
Professional Development and School Experience 3 (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

Early Years 2 (15 credits)
Exploring Children’s Literature (15 credits)
Preparing to be a Maths Specialist Teacher (15 credits)
Learning Beyond the Classroom (15 credits)

Career opportunities

You will be assessed through national standards for the award of Qualified Teacher Status. Successful graduates can pursue a teaching career in primary schools.