Primary Education with QTS (Full-time) (BA Hons)
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and shaping the future? Our Primary Education course with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) equips you with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to become a successful and professional teacher. This programme is designed for those ready to make a difference in Wales and beyond.
Our course provides a comprehensive understanding of the National Curriculum and covers key stages one and two. You will engage in Initial Teacher Training (ITT) that meets the latest DfE curriculum requirements, ensuring you are fully prepared for the demands of the teaching profession. On this course, you will develop essential professional attributes that are crucial for a thriving teaching career.
The programme includes a mix of theoretical and practical learning experiences. You will explore core professional issues such as assessment, behaviour management, lesson planning, and addressing special educational needs. The course is structured around theories and research that underpin child development, well-being and learning from 0-19 years and how these relate to the role of the professional teacher.
Throughout your studies, you will benefit from integrated academic and professional preparation. Our approach includes innovative teaching approaches and school placements each year, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in real classroom settings. By your final year, you will be ready to take on significant teaching responsibilities, preparing you to become a confident teacher who can handle diverse classroom challenges.
Our course emphasises reflective practice, encouraging you to continually assess and improve your teaching methods. You will receive personal support from lecturers and academic staff, helping you set and achieve challenging goals. This support network is crucial in developing your resilience, critical thinking, and creativity.
Graduates of this course will leave with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will be ready to start your teaching career, equipped with the essential knowledge and skills demanded by schools. Whether you choose to work in Wales or explore opportunities beyond, you will be prepared to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
- Welsh
Tuition Fees 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
We prioritise hands-on experience, reflective practice, and a deep understanding of core teaching principles. We focus on developing knowledge, skills, and values that will shape you into an effective and adaptable professional teacher.
In your first year, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of Primary Education, including child development, the curriculum framework, and effective classroom management. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the importance of learning through a child-led, experiential approach. In addition, you will understand the context of curriculum development as well as identify how communities, families and schools influence teaching and learning.
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Year two deepens your understanding of core professional issues such as behaviour management, special educational needs, and diverse learning styles. You’ll enhance your professional attributes, taking on more teaching responsibilities and refining your skills in reflective practice and critical thinking.
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In your final year, you will consolidate your learning by taking further responsibility for a class, focusing on key stages one and two. Advanced modules will cover innovative teaching strategies, resilience, and creativity. You’ll be thoroughly prepared to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and embark on a successful teaching career in Wales and beyond.
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Course Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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UCAS Points
Applicants are required to obtain 115 UCAS points.
GCSE Qualifications
Applicants must have all three of the following:
- Grade C (grade 4 in England) or above in GCSE English Language or Welsh Language or a standard equivalent.
- Grade C (grade 4 in England) or above in GCSE Mathematics or GCSE Numeracy or a standard equivalent.
- Grade C (grade 4 in England) or above in GCSE Science or a standard equivalent.
If accepted onto our programme, you will be required to obtain a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service formerly known as CRB, Criminal Records Bureau) clearance check as soon as possible. There is a fee associated with the service and you should ensure that you opt for the ‘update’ service.
For further information please contact dbs@uwtsd.ac.uk.
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The programme design provides the opportunity for assessments to be closely related to classroom practice and draw upon evidence gained from personal experience. This approach further establishes the links between intellectual and experiential learning.
For example, students will be required to design, conduct, evaluate and share a close-to-practice research project which will directly impact on learners. Whenever possible, assignments will be submitted and marked electronically to facilitate timely and effective feedback.
Assessment components include written assignments, a digital poster, portfolios, an individual video and a research project.
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Our students have access to a diverse range of equipment and resources, which in most cases are sufficient to complete their programme of study. However, it is likely that students will incur some unavoidable additional costs over and above the cost of their university tuition. These are as follows:
Mandatory Costs
- Travel to placement schools and University
- Travel to off-site specialist provision (including schools and other training providers)
- Travel to schools for ‘Bridging Days’ and other whole-cohort initiatives as per calendar
- Use of a laptop (MS Office is free to students).
Necessarily Incurred
- Purchasing teaching resources
- Travel to ‘Electives’ placements
- Travel to participate in enhancement activities.
Optional
- Optional study trips
- Printing costs.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section.
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On successful completion of existing programmes, students are highly employable as qualified teachers.
Graduates will be equipped with a strong set of critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills reflecting transferable skills considered desirable by employers.
Graduates will be working in roles that require secure digital competence, numeracy and literacy skills together with skills of collaboration, time management and working in a complex environment. The nature of the content across the programme - both in terms of delivery and assessment - will provide students with experience of presenting work through a variety of media. These are highly transferrable skills used in a variety of employment options.