Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), BA Hons

University of Greenwich

United Kingdom, London

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University of Greenwich

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

X320

Campuses

Avery Hill Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), BA Hons

About

Become a teacher with this primary education degree and receive teacher training rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in its 2016 report. You will also benefit from our excellent links with schools.

Our Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status degree will give you the knowledge and skills to inspire young learners. You will receive teacher training through on-the-job placements and sessions at the university with our tutors.

The course includes around eight weeks each year observing and working alongside experienced primary teachers in a school. This means that by the time you achieve Qualified Teacher Status at the end of your final year, you will have the skills and confidence to start your career as a primary education teacher.

As part of The Department for Education's (DfE) recent review and reforms to initial teacher training (ITT), this course is currently subject to change. It is expected that this course will run in Sept 2024/5 with revised content and a new accredited awarding body. We expect to finalise these arrangements and be able to confirm and update the information displayed here on our website by the end of 2023, until this time the information listed here is indicative only and is based on accreditation and content for the course currently running this academic year.

Course closed

This course is now closed to all new applications.

Disciplines

Education

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic entry requirements

Applicants who have completed the national schooling system typically require foundation, please refer to UGIC.

For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at school/college to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

English Program Requirements

Language entry requirements

For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

Career

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

You will spend a minimum of 24 weeks in two primary schools, with intensive training placements for an additional four weeks where you will focus on core elements of practice. This will be an integral part of your study and provides the context in which you can develop your professional skills, knowledge and understanding.

There will also be further opportunities to engage in school-based training in a range of specialist schools and educational contexts.

How long is my placement?

Students will spend approximately eight weeks each year in school observing and working alongside experienced teachers. The level of responsibility increases each year so that by the end of Year 3 students are confident to embark on their teaching career.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates of this course can pursue a teaching career in primary schools. Employment rates are outstanding and have consistently been well above national and London averages year on year.

Do you provide employability services?

Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career. The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops .Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course. We hold an Employability Fair which is attended by Partnership schools.

More about Careers.