Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS BA (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Newport

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23-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Newport

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23-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Have you always wanted to teach in a primary school and make a real and positive impact on the education of young people? Are you passionate about primary education and want to share your enthusiasm with others?This BA (Hons) Primary ITE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) degree enables you to be a fully qualified, confident, critically-reflective and innovative primary teacher in three years.The course takes place in the university and in primary schools to provide authentic learning and ...Read more

Have you always wanted to teach in a primary school and make a real and positive impact on the education of young people? Are you passionate about primary education and want to share your enthusiasm with others?This BA (Hons) Primary ITE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) degree enables you to be a fully qualified, confident, critically-reflective and innovative primary teacher in three years.The course takes place in the university and in primary schools to provide authentic learning and teaching experiences which will effectively prepare student teachers to inspire learners to achieve the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales.The course focuses on the development of knowledge in the Areas of Learning and Experience, practical skills, wider skills and the professional competences required to become a highly effective teacher.

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80/81
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57th
CUG Ranking
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101st
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A level:

CDD - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

80 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:18,M:24,P:3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMP - DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies

Excluding General Studies

60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits equating to 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes.(this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core).

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

The University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and offers students an excellent range of...

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University of South Wales
Newport City Campus Usk Way Newport NP20 2BP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Rogerstone  2.2 miles away
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