Primary Education (3-7) with Recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status

You'll choose from two training models*:

University-led

• Study on-campus
• Develop your theoretical knowledge informed by the very latest research
• Supported by expert teaching staff
• Extensive placements organised by the university
• Placements will fit around your university lectures and seminars

School Direct 

• Learn on the job in your provider school(s)
• Supported by experienced teachers and mentors
• Underpin your practical learning with university study

As part of this course, you'll:

• Develop your knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum
• Ensure your teaching fulfils the requirements set out by the government
• Embrace areas of learning and principles of best practice in early primary education across all subjects
• Focus on developing your skill in teaching mathematics, English and science at both key stages
• Put your theoretical knowledge into practice by completing three teaching placements in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1
• Develop your teaching skills across different age ranges to help prepare for future employment
• Learn how to develop children's abilities through playful learning and creative teaching
• Reflect on how teaching methods and opportunities and environments can influence outcomes

*Both routes lead to a PGCE with 60 master's credits on successful completion. There will be three assignments across the year, each leading to 20 master's level credits.

Once you have found the course you want to study in our online prospectus you will then click on the ‘Apply Now’ button located at the top of the online course page.

You will be asked to create an account on our application portal and complete your application via your Leeds Beckett account. Once you have submitted your application you should receive a decision in due course. The exception to this is if the course you have applied for has a closing date specified. In this case, we will wait until the closing date has passed before we contact you.