Primary (KS1/KS2 with QTS) BEd (Hons)

Plymouth University

The University of Plymouth will provide you with a complete training covering the entire primary curriculum, as well as a subject focus of your choice within a primary curriculum subject;

The subjects which can be chosen are;

• Mathematics • English • Science • History • Geography • RE • MFL • Art and Design • Design and Technology • Physical Education • Music • Computing

The programme is underpinned by a commitment to your well-being and achievement in a supportive and nurturing environment. Your learning will be led by highly experienced tutors who facilitate a wide range of practical experience and taught sessions to engage you in reflective and critical evaluation of research, policy and practice. You will be well supported during the course in your journey to becoming an outstanding teacher. Combined with this, the school-based experiences and teaching practices will enable you to become thoroughly prepared for taking on the role of class teacher from the outset. On completion, you will have earned Qualified Teacher Status with extensive classroom experience, making you a fully competent and confident teacher, ready to start your first job.

• 96 per cent of students were in work/study six months after finishing and 96 per cent of those in employment six months after the course were in a professional/managerial job. 94 per cent of students agreed staff were good at explaining things (source: 2016 NSS and 2016 DLHE survey results available on Unistats*). • Launch your career – integrated Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) means you can begin your teaching career immediately. • Gain invaluable practical experience teaching in schools, equipping yourself with the professional skills you need to be a successful, confident primary school teacher. • Stand out from the crowd, your subject focus will enable you to have a greater depth of knowledge in that primary curriculum subject • Boost your employability – throughout the course you’ll be supported in preparing for interviews and entering the workplace. • Expand your horizons, enhance your practical experience and set yourself above the competition by taking the opportunity to teach and study abroad.

Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified midwife.