Primary Education (Early Years) (with QTS) - BEd (Hons)
Plymouth Marjon University
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Bachelor of Education (with Honours) - BEd (Hons)

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BEd (Hons) Primary Education - Early Years with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is the ideal preparation for a successful and rewarding career in primary or early years teaching. QTS enables you to embark on your teaching career straight after finishing your studies. This comprehensive course allows students to explore their love of teaching with a specific focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One, with an overall primary coverage. Building on long established partnerships ...Read more

BEd (Hons) Primary Education - Early Years with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is the ideal preparation for a successful and rewarding career in primary or early years teaching. QTS enables you to embark on your teaching career straight after finishing your studies. This comprehensive course allows students to explore their love of teaching with a specific focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One, with an overall primary coverage. Building on long established partnerships with a diverse range of schools, all students have ample opportunities to learn with experienced primary and early years practitioners. From the start of the course students work in a range of schools gradually building up confidence and expertise.

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62nd
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Hayley
20 Feb 25

For me personally, choosing a university that was close to home and easy to commute to was a priority. I wanted to recieve the best support and education in order for me to be the..Read more

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Jed
30 Jan 25

Marjon is a good small university that supports its..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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£14,500 per year

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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University Derriford Road Plymouth Devon PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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