Primary Education (QTS)
Middlesex University
UCAS Code: X120 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
Access pass with 45 credits at Level 3 (45 merit or higher)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English, Maths and a Science at C/4 or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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**Why BA Primary Education (QTS) with us**
Teaching in a primary school is one of the most rewarding careers you can have and a BA (Hons) in Primary Education will give you the experience and support you need to succeed in your studies and achieve Qualified Teacher Status. You will be working with a team of teachers and other adults to support children (aged 5 to 11) to succeed inside and outside the classroom. The course is taught using a blended learning and teaching approach, combining practical workshops and seminars, by expert tutors with extensive experience working in educational settings, ensuring you are well supported to achieve the best results.
Our BA Primary Education is a highly competitive programme with a curriculum that has fully embedded the Core Content Framework for Initial Teacher Training. All our students are dedicated individuals with a passion for developing the experience and skills needed to become an excellent teacher. You will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills required to fully meet the Teacher Standards by the end of your training programme.
You will learn through a mix of theory and practice to develop the ability and confidence to teach all the subjects in the National Curriculum to children in Reception, KS1 and KS2. You will benefit from the guidance of expert tutors who bring a wealth of professional experience to their teaching, and who are widely published across disciplines such as multilingualism, diversity and child development.
**Develop practical teaching skills with our hands-on methods**
You will combine studying on campus and online, with practical classroom experience at one of our partnered primary schools in London and the surrounding areas. We have excellent relationships with schools across the capital and home counties. The nature of the course allows you to return to University to reflect on your practical application. The teaching quality and individual support for students on the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes at Middlesex consistently produce the highest outcomes and very high employment rates of our trainees who typically gain their first teaching appointments during the course.
Our primary education courses have been highly rated by Ofsted (the official body for inspecting schools and education), so you know that you will be getting the best quality of training.
**Get the support you need to succeed**
You will be among graduates with a strong reputation for their learning and education skills. You will be allocated a Personal Tutor to receive the academic and well-being support that you need as well as a wealth of University resources and Learning Enhancement Team support.
Modules
Year 1 - Compulsory
The Core Curriculum: Subject Knowledge Development (20 credits)
Primary Professional Practice One (20 credits)
Physical Education (10 credits)
Computing in the Primary Curriculum (10 credits)
Science and Design Technology in the Primary Curriculum (10 credits)
Mathematics in the Primary Curriculum (10 credits)
English in the Primary Curriculum (10 credits)
Creativity and the Arts (20 credits)
Discovering the Humanities (20 credits)
Year 2 - Compulsory
English: Creative Literacy (15 credits)
Cross Curricular Learning and Teaching (20 credits)
Inclusive Practices for Children with SEND (10 credits)
Religious Education (10 credits)
Primary Professional Practice Two (30 credits)
Physical Education, Health and Wellbeing (10 credits)
Investigating Science (10 credits)
Mathematics: Mathematical Literacy (15 credits)
Year 3 - Compulsory
Primary Professional Practice Three (60 credits)
Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Across the Curriculum (20 credits)
Inclusive Practices Beyond the Classroom (20 credits)
Core Curriculum Two (20 credits)
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The stats above mainly cover teaching degrees for training and qualifying in primary school education. These tend to be three or four-year courses — check with course tutors about how long you will need to study to get your Qualified Teacher Status. Most graduates go into teaching roles — usually primary school teaching, so these courses have good employment rates and starting salaries. We have a shortage of teachers of all kinds, which is deepening, and whilst many of the most severe are at secondary level, the prospects for this degree are not likely to take a downturn any time soon.
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