Primary Education (5-11) with QTS
Sheffield Hallam University
UCAS Code: X120 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
QAA recognised diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3, including 20 credits at merit or above. Ideally, but not essentially, at least 18 credits at level 3 should be in a primary national curriculum subject. You can take GCSE equivalents for English, mathematics and science on Access courses (12 level 2 credits in each).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language at grade C or 4, or equivalent Mathematics at grade C or 4, or equivalent Science at grade C or 4, or equivalent Where applicants have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in English literature only we will look for further evidence of a breadth of achievement in English.
UCAS Tariff
This must include at least two A levels including at least 40 points in each, one of which would normally be a primary national curriculum subject though this is not essential, or DMM from equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.
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About this course
**Course summary**
- Gain an understanding of how children learn.
- Focus on the development of children and the teaching of the core subjects.
- Work in classrooms alongside your studies throughout.
Develop your knowledge of teaching and learning in the primary years and key policies in the primary age phase. You will build your understanding of key stage 1 and 2 education and curriculum teaching. In your third year you also have the opportunity to engage in your own area of classroom research, enabling you to develop your expertise and classroom practice in your specialism.
**How you learn**
On this course, you'll spend a significant number of days each year in local and regional partner schools, applying the skills that you have learned on Hallam's City Campus. You'll study Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum and teaching methods, so you're ready to work in any primary school - over 96 per cent of our graduates are teaching or in further study within six months of graduating.
You learn through:
- placement work
- lectures and seminars
- reflective writing
- practical assessments
There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus programme (subject to the UK’s continued participation in the Erasmus programme following the Brexit transition period).
**Applied learning**
**Work placements**
You are in school throughout the first year, and in addition to your assessed placement, you will undertake four national priority school-based training placements. In your final year you carry out school-based research in your chosen specialism.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Introduction To The Foundation Subjects In Primary 20
Introduction To The Primary Core Curriculum 40
Professional Learning 1 20
Understanding Learning And Learners 1 20
Understanding Learning And Learners 2 20
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Developing Enquiry Through A Specialism 20
Developing The Core Curriculum 40
Developing The Foundation Subjects 20
Placement 2
Professional Learning 2 20
Understanding Inclusion 20
Final year
Compulsory modules
Educational Enquiry 40
Enhancing The English And Digital Literacy Curriculum 20
Enhancing The Maths And Science Curriculum 20
Placement 3
Professional Learning 3 20
Values And Issues In Education 20
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Coursework
Practicals
Extra funding
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
The Uni
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University
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