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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
Our primary education team is experienced, dynamic and caring – they are totally committed to your success.
IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?
Do you know you want to be a primary school teacher? Are you looking for a place to learn which is supportive and diverse as well as high quality? Then look no further.
HOW YOU WILL LEARN
As well as university-based sessions (lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, guest speake...
If your ambition is to become an outstanding primary school teacher, this BEd Primary Education is for you. <br/><br/>WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?<br/>Our primary education team is experienced, dynamic and caring – they are totally committed to your success. <br/><br/>IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?<br/>Do you know you want to be a primary school teacher? Are you looking for a place to learn which is supportive and diverse as well as high quality? Then look no further. <br/><br/>HOW YOU WILL LEARN<br/>As well as university-based sessions (lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, guest speakers), you’ll spend around 26 weeks on placement in a variety of schools, including a special educational needs setting. <br/><br/>OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES<br/>You won’t just visit schools; we run fieldtrips to businesses, religious or multi-faith settings, and attractions too. We’ll also encourage you to take part in community projects and charity events. There may even be the opportunity to visit a school overseas. <br/><br/>CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY<br/>The regular placements, combined with our expert mentoring, ensure you leave this primary education degree ready to step straight into the classroom if you want to. Many of our students are offered jobs at their placement schools. Of course, you might want to continue studying on our MA Education.<br/><br/>RELATED COURSES<br/>PG Cert Early Years with Early Years Teacher Status (0-5) <br/>Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)<br/>Integrated Masters in Education (MEdu) (in curriculum enhancement) with Qualified Teacher Status
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X100
Institution Code
D39
Points of Entry
Year 1
120
We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the A-levels section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.
DDM
GCSE (or equivalent) Maths, English Language and a Science at Grade 4/C or above, (there are currently a range of equivalences which can be accepted. Please contact our Admissions team if you need clarification).
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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