Secondary Education Biology 11-16 with QTS with Post 16 Enhancement BA (Hons)
Birmingham Newman University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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If you’re hoping to become a secondary school teacher in English, Maths, Science with Physics, Chemistry or biology, Religious Education, PE or Humanities you could qualify within three years through this undergraduate degree route.Our BA (Hons) Secondary Teaching (QTS) courses offer you a gateway into the teaching profession as a qualified secondary teacher with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), allowing you to teach in England and Wales.Develop your knowledge and learn the ...Read more

If you’re hoping to become a secondary school teacher in English, Maths, Science with Physics, Chemistry or biology, Religious Education, PE or Humanities you could qualify within three years through this undergraduate degree route.

Our BA (Hons) Secondary Teaching (QTS) courses offer you a gateway into the teaching profession as a qualified secondary teacher with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), allowing you to teach in England and Wales.

Develop your knowledge and learn the art of teaching

You will study a range of undergraduate subject specific and pedagogical modules that build on your current knowledge as you learn the practical, professional, and academic skills of teaching.

You will also spend in total a 120 days of the course on school placement developing your practice in order to become an inspirational secondary teacher.

Proud history of teacher training

Newman University has been training teachers for over 50 years and we look to train employable professionals who can make a difference.

You will be taught by experienced education specialists and our dedication to small teaching groups allows you develop strong professional relationships with the University teaching team. You will also be supported by our strong relationships with our local partner schools.

On this course you will:

  • Be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status which allows you teach in secondary schools in England and Wales.
  • Understand fundamental areas of your chosen subject as well as effective ways to teach the subject within a classroom environment.
  • Provide you with the skills and knowledge to become an outstanding and professional teacher.
  • Develop your skills and abilities in both a subject and pedagogical context and through dedicated placements in secondary schools make connections between the theories and your applied practice.
  • Be provided with a range of enhancement opportunities to support your training and development.

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WUSCA ranking:
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59/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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63rd
CUG Ranking
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124th
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Emily
11 Dec 24

Best- small and easy to access for support, understanding to situations, small classes Worst- away from Centre but also positive as it feels safer to..Read more

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Saarah
10 Dec 24

The locality of the university is not the greatest. There are not a lot of shops or places that I can go to in the area when I have long breaks between lessons. It would be better..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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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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Students from Channel Islands

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Best- small and easy to access for support, understanding to situations, small classes Worst- away from Centre but also positive as it feels safer to...
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10 Dec 24
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The locality of the university is not the greatest. There are not a lot of shops or places that I can go to in the area when I have long breaks between lessons. It would be better...
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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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