Primary Education 3-11 Foundation Degree Progression Top up with QTS - BA (Hons)
Birmingham Newman University
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The Foundation Degree Primary Progression route enables students, who are suitably qualified, to enter the final year of the BA (Hons) Primary Education 3-11 with QTS course.You will need at least a merit in a relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent and you must evidence classroom experience against the Teachers Standards. Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.Choosing to become a Primary Teacher is your first step to inspiring children in learning about ...Read more

The Foundation Degree Primary Progression route enables students, who are suitably qualified, to enter the final year of the BA (Hons) Primary Education 3-11 with QTS course.You will need at least a merit in a relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent and you must evidence classroom experience against the Teachers' Standards. Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.Choosing to become a Primary Teacher is your first step to inspiring children in learning about their world and here at Birmingham Newman University, we would love to support you on this journey. We understand that the Primary 3 - 11 age range is a crucial time for children’s development and learning. It is at this formative and particularly receptive stage of development that attitudes towards learning are formed, attitudes that will impact future life course development.During your primary teacher training course, you will undertake a range of modules, that will equip you to become an effective and creative teacher across the full age range in order to achieve the professional standards required for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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helin
18 Mar 26

Studying at Birmingham Newman University has been a really positive experience overall. One of the best aspects is the strong sense of community — it’s a smaller university, which..Read more

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Erminia
10 Mar 26

There is nothing to be approved definitely the best university in the whole of Birmingham..Read more

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Students from Wales

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helin
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Studying at Birmingham Newman University has been a really positive experience overall. One of the best aspects is the strong sense of community — it’s a smaller university, which...
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Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham Newman University , Birmingham

Founded in 1968, Birmingham Newman University is a community-focused institution based in Bartley Green, Birmingham....

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Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northfield  1.4 miles away
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