Primary Education with QTS (ages 5-11) Bachelor of Education (with Honours) - BEd (Hons)

Why Primary Education: 5-11 Keystage 1/Keystage 2?\
Our Primary Education with QTS course offers three different routes: Foundation Stage / Key Stage 1 (ages 3-7), Key Stages 1 and 2 (ages 5-11), and Mathematics Specialism, Key Stages 1 and 2 (ages 5-11).

On our Key Stages 1 and 2 (ages 5-11) route, you will focus on the appropriate curriculum and learn specialist teaching approaches for 5-11 year olds. You’ll also have school placements in those year groups for approximately 8 weeks each year when you’ll be allocated an expert mentor.\
Modules focus on primary curriculum subject content and wider aspects of professional teaching such as behaviour management, working with parents, SEND and inclusive practice.

In addition, you will choose two subjects to develop as a strength: One core subject (English, maths or science – note that you must choose maths if you’re on the Mathematics Specialism route) and one foundation subject (e.g. art, music, history, computing – note that subjects vary and are offered based on student preferences in each cohort).

As part of these strength module options, you’ll undertake embedded school-based work, planning and teaching your chosen subject alongside your subject tutors. We don’t just tell you how to teach, we show you!

There is a strong emphasis on inclusive practice and on learning to teach children with SEND. This is woven through all our modules and there is a separate module in third year which has inclusion as its focus.

Why University of Gloucestershire?\
University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study.

Our promises to you

1. 1. UoG Career Promise – if you're not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply).

2. 2. UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.

3. 3. UoG Connections Promise – offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections.

After the course\
Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course\*.\
\*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.

Student life\
Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across four campuses, University of Gloucestershire offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.

Visit us\
Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. You’ll get the chance to attend course talks and meet our lecturers, current students and support staff and answer all of your questions. Book to come to an open day at [glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay.](glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay.)

To find out more information about this course visit glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.