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Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS BA (Hons)

University of Cumbria

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    London - Tower Hamlets

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Do you have the drive to change lives for the better? Want to inspire the next generation of learners? We’ll equip you with the training to make a difference as a passionate and enthusiastic primary and early years teacher. And, because the programme has QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) built-in, you can apply for a position as a teacher the minute you graduate.The University of Warwick provides accreditation for the QTS element of this University of Cumbria programme.


Course Overview

You’ll explore how children engage with the curriculum and examine a range of areas of school practice via focused modules. This will develop your knowledge, understanding and pedagogy, so you can make a positive contribution to young children’s lives.You’ll learn about education in a variety of settings, and will spend at least 24 weeks working in school-based placements. There will also be opportunities to work with local children in our campus-based facilities, including an Early Years outdoor classroom.Your supportive tutors have a wealth of teaching experience and good links with local schools. Optional international trips will further bolster your planning skills.


On this course you will:

- Achieve Qualified Teacher Status upon completion. - Spend at least 24 weeks working with children in school-based placements, both locally and farther afield.- Train to teach children aged 3-11 years, a uniquely broad catchment that gives you a wealth of diverse experience.- Be taught in small groups with lots of opportunities to collaborate with your peers and tutors.- Boost your employability in the education sector by studying an enhancement theme.


What you will learn

During this course, you'll explore how children between the ages of 3 and 11 learn. You'll explore the curriculum, specialisms and pedagogy, so you can make a positive contribution to young children's lives by delivering engaging lessons and life-changing support.


Year one

- Investigating Learning and Teaching 1: Learning and Teaching and Research- Introducing EYFS and the Curriculum Carousel- Introducing Curriculum Carousel- Pedagogy through Specialism: Teaching and Learning- Beginning to Teach English- Beginning to Teach Maths- Beginning Placement- The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Beginning


Year two

- Pedagogy through Specialism: Gathering and Using Information to Enhance Learning and Teaching- Developing EYFS and Curriculum Carousel- Developing Curriculum Carousel- Pedagogy through Specialism: Learning Environments- Investigating Learning and Teaching 2: Inclusion- Writing and Creativity- Developing Maths- Developing Placement- The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Developing


Year three

- Investigating Learning and Teaching 3: Responding to a Dynamic Education Landscape- Investigating Learning and Teaching: Specialism Research- Curriculum Elective- Assessment- Pedagogy through Specialism: Thematic and Cross-Curricular Approaches- Effective Monitoring and Assessment of Diverse Learners in English- Extending Maths- Extending Placement- The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Extending (Q10)

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 13,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Cumbria

  • University League Table

    123rd

  • Campus address

    University of Cumbria, Registered Office, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HH, England

Experience the benefits of a large university in a more personalised setting, allowing for a mentored approach to teaching. Your tutor will know you by name.
Teaching is led by lecturers with real-world experience, industry links and involvement in the latest research.
One of the few UK universities with campuses located in or near UNESCO World Heritage sites (the Lake District National Park and Hadrian’s Wall).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    79th out of 91 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    127 57%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    61st

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.81 70%

    88th

    27

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