Make a significant contribution to the education of children and play your part in shaping their lives on this dynamic and heavily sought-after degree programme.

Course overview

At the heart of this course is a vision of transforming you in to a teacher, ready to enter the profession as a skilled professional with confidence and equipped to make a significant contribution to the education of children now and into the future.

Why study this course with us?

Our three-year course offers you:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience across Key Stage One and Key Stage 2, with enhancement in age-phases either side
• Extensive experience in schools with at least 24 weeks in at least four schools or settings
• Excellent coverage of primary curriculum subject areas to enhance your skills, confidence and potential employment prospects
• The opportunity to develop an area of personal, professional significance interest
• Guidance and support from a team of highly skilled and dedicated tutors in University and in schools.

Teaching methods

School-based learning is a rewarding aspect of the course. In each year, you will experience a period of time in school developing your teaching skills. There may also be an opportunity for a placement abroad.

Assessment

We use a wide range of formal and informal formative assessment strategies. These can include essays, small group assessment, semi-structured discussions, presentations and peer assessment. There are observations of your teaching and professional practice.

Careers service

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.