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Primary Education with QTS at University of Winchester - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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University of Winchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

  • Become an ‘Outstanding’ Teacher – Ofsted rated our teaching as 'Outstanding'
  • Dynamic training informed by current research
  • Interactive seminars led by expert tutors and grounded in a practical understanding of high-quality primary teaching
  • Specialism studies in Year 2 and 3 (for example, Early Years, Additional Needs or a Curriculum Subject).
  • Optional modules to enrich and deepen your understanding of important issues relating to primary teaching
  • Benefit from our extensive school partnerships with over 450 schools providing excellent opportunities to gain experience and develop as a skilled practitioner
  • Teaching is one of the most rewarding and challenging careers. By choosing to study at Winchester you are choosing to train at an institution with long established reputation for Outstanding teacher education.
We know what it takes to develop innovative, professional, reflective teachers. Train with us to develop strong subject knowledge, an understanding of how to teach all primary curriculum subjects, innovate, and best match the needs of the children you will teach, considering the diversity, needs, and responses of all your pupils. Our graduates are equipped to thrive in their chosen profession. The University offers a stimulating and supportive learning environment that challenges and inspires our trainees. Our passion is to provide a university experience that helps you reach your full potential and make a real difference to children’s lives. Our highly practical programme is constantly reviewed to ensure students are equipped with the most up-to-date developments in primary education. The programme effectively blends theory and practice, providing you with the knowledge, understanding and skills for your future teaching career. You will develop strong research skills enabling you to undertake your own research and consider critically important pedagogical theories. Your work on campus is enhanced and developed through a series of school placements where you will develop a reflective approach to your own practice and the ability to work flexibly, creatively and thoughtfully in the classroom, There’s ample scope for you to personalise a professional portfolio through selecting a subject specialism, option modules and foci for your professional enquiry and follow areas of particular interest, subject to levels of interest. The teaching team encourages this and combines plenty of hands-on experience, expertise and enthusiasm to nurture you through your academic and professional journey. We work closely with over 450 schools in the region, from large urban schools to small village schools serving diverse communities. Working closely with our school partners helps to provide you with a variety of school experiences. It also provides insights and a range of perspectives on currents issues facing schools and effective teaching approaches. By the end of Year 1, with experience of both the taught programme and teaching in schools, you can opt to take a Sandwich Year between years 2 and 3 to engage in a self-directed work placement in an educational setting to enrich your experience and understanding of different educational environments and cultures.

Modules

For detailed information on modules you will be studying please click on the 'View course details' link at the top of this summary box.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • National College for Teaching and Leadership

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Primary

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
X120
Institution code:
W76
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Applicants who wish to apply for advanced standing (exemption from part of a programme) based on previous study are considered on an individual basis. Applicants are required to provide transcripts. confirming the module titles and grades they have already achieved, as well as module handbooks and/or programme specifications showing the learning outcomes of the modules completed.

International applicants

We accept a wide range of non-UK qualifications and use UK NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre) guidelines to confirm their equivalence.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The Department for Education has withdrawn the requirement for applicants to complete literacy and numeracy Skills Tests. During the selection process and as part of your training, you will be required to demonstrate competency in Fundamental skills in English and mathematics. Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications). If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Applicants to this course are expected to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to beginning the course at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted. Please note, the cost of the check is covered by the applicant. If you have already have a DBS check and are signed up to the Update Service we will ask you to provide the original DBS certificate after an offer has been accepted. If you have lived or travelled abroad in the past five years, we will also need you to apply for an Overseas Criminal Records check for each country in which you have spent six months or more.

Health checks

Applicants to this course will undergo an occupational health assessment to ensure that they are fit to teach. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted.

Interview

Applicants to this course are expected to attend an interview at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about the format of the interview if your application is shortlisted.

Other

We will look for evidence of a commitment to the teaching profession, an understanding of professional requirements, and an awareness of current educational issues in an application. Prior experience in a school is not required, however prospective students may find experience in a school useful for obtaining insights into the primary education classroom. Experience in a school or similar setting may also provide reassurance to prospective students that teaching is the right choice for their career. Applicants will be expected to complete a period of two weeks school experience after interview, and prior to joining the programme.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7An overall score of 7.0, including 7.0 in writing is required. If you require Tier 4 sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components.

Student Outcomes

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94%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
99%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £16700 Year 1
International £16700 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Applicants to this course are expected to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to beginning the course at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted. Please note, the cost of the check is covered by the applicant (currently £38). For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).
Primary Education with QTS at University of Winchester - UCAS