This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Staffordshire University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS provides a route into the primary teaching alongside gaining an education degree, which means you'll be able to go straight into your first job as a primary school teacher when you graduate. Our course puts learning at the heart of what we do. This means that your learning is at the centre of the course just as, when you are teaching, the learning of your school students must be at the centre of your work. The course is distinctive because it involves a mix of university input and school experience, close attention to your individual needs and a genuine sense of partnership with the schools that we work with. You'll undertake valuable and varied placements at each stage of the course in a range of settings. • Applicants to Initial Teacher Training courses are required to pass the skills tests before starting their course. • You will be required to successfully complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application and be certified fit to teach. • You will be invited for interview prior to your acceptance and enrolment onto the course and expected to carry out a teaching placement assessment. • You will be provided with a teaching placements post enrolment. • Ideally applicants will have at least 2 weeks experience with within a school/educational setting. This and other experience with children will enhance applications, e.g. Brownies Scouts, sports coaching etc On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
Modules
All modules compulsory Level 4 - Year 1 Professional studies – Reflection and professional problem solving The Primary Core Curriculum – Knowledge and principles The Primary Foundation Curriculum – Knowledge and principles Safeguarding and Child Protection Level 5 - Year 2 Professional studies – Critical analysis and professional competencies The Primary Core Curriculum – Critical understanding and application The Primary Foundation Curriculum – Critical understanding and application Inclusion and Inclusive Practice Level 6 - Year 3 Professional studies – Teacher identity and research informed practice The Primary Core Curriculum –Systematic and conceptual understanding The Primary Foundation Curriculum –Systematic and conceptual understanding Contemporary Issues in Primary Education Independent Research Project
Assessment method
Assessment: Written assignments, presentations and other forms of assessment will be used throughout the course to assess student teachers’ curriculum, pedagogical, policy and research knowledge. Presentations will be used to assess and aid in the development of communications skills. The production of a final year original independent research project (dissertation) assesses their use of research methodology to inform professional practice. All student teachers are required to pass their placements, this being assessed by mentor feedback and tutor/mentor observations, evidenced within their placements booklets and a final year evidence portfolio review. All student teachers will meet with their academic mentor four times within the academic year. Upon successful completion of Level 4 – Year 1 Certificate in Education Studies Upon successful completion of Level 5 – Year 2 Diploma in Education Studies Upon successful completion of Level 6 – Year 3 BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (if successfully recommended for Qualified Teacher Status) BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (if not recommended for Qualified Teacher Status)
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:
- X112
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Other
You will be required to successfully pass an Occupational Health check
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Evidence of satisfactory English language skills is required such as IELTS 6.0 or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in each category). A minimum of GCSE of English at Grade C or above |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
| EU | £16750 | Year 1 |
| International | £16750 | 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
For further details of what is and is not included in your tuition fees please visit www.staffs.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees/
Provider information
Staffordshire University
College Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE