Primary Education with Mathematics Specialism (QTS) BA (Hons)

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University was founded as a teaching college 60 years ago. By joining our highly regarded course you will be supported to achieve your Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) alongside your studies.

Our degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a primary teacher, with a focus on mathematics. You’ll learn about every aspect of teaching, including child development and behaviour, the curriculum, planning and assessment.

School placements will help you combine theory and practice to ensure that by the time you complete the course, you will be ready for an exciting career in one of the most rewarding professions.

During the course, you’ll study academic modules specific to teaching and learning across the 3-11 primary phase and each year undertake placements.

Our large network of partners, including special schools and other educational settings, will provide you with opportunities to develop your teaching skills and get a range of experiences. Throughout your placements you will be supported by a Mentor who will be there to guide and encourage you.

The combination of theory and hands-on practice will help you to become a creative and flexible teacher who can teach in innovative ways that will motivate and inspire children.

Top reasons to study with us

93% of our Primary Education with Mathematics Specialism students were in jobs or further study 15 months after finishing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022

We provide an almost unparalleled range of learning opportunities for you in schools and in other educational settings.

Our course is enhanced by guest lecturers, including Head Teachers, school colleagues and representatives from national and international organisations.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake an overseas study trip to help broaden your understanding of the wider educational landscape. Students have visited Spain, Ghana and Thailand.

Location

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

Accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) for the purpose of delivering initial teacher training programmes to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).