Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Bedford Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 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.
Application deadline
29 January
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 15,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information
University of Bedfordshire
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University League Table
129th
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Campus address
University of Bedfordshire, Park Square, Luton, Luton, LU1 3JU, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
68th out of 91 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 224103 46%88th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10083.0 83%23rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.31 83%15th
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