Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS BA (Hons)
University of Cumbria
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Student Reviews
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £23000 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £17000 - £25000 | £18500 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26506 | £24514 | £28116 |
25-75 percentile range | £24888 - £29177 | £18792 - £27897 | £20130 - £32846 |
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Course Description
Do you have the drive to change lives for the better? Want to inspire the next generation of learners? We’ll equip you with the training to make a difference as a passionate and enthusiastic primary and early years teacher. And, because the programme has QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) built-in, you can apply for a position as a teacher the minute you graduate.
The University of Warwick provides accreditation for the QTS element of this University of Cumbria programme.
Course Overview
You’ll explore how children engage with the curriculum and examine a range of areas of school practice via focused modules. This will develop your knowledge, understanding and pedagogy, so you can make a positive contribution to young children’s lives.
You’ll learn about education in a variety of settings, and will spend at least 24 weeks working in school-based placements. There will also be opportunities to work with local children in our campus-based facilities, including an Early Years outdoor classroom.
Your supportive tutors have a wealth of teaching experience and good links with local schools. Optional international trips will further bolster your planning skills.
On this course you will:
- Achieve Qualified Teacher Status upon completion.
- Spend at least 24 weeks working with children in school-based placements, both locally and farther afield.
- Train to teach children aged 3-11 years, a uniquely broad catchment that gives you a wealth of diverse experience.
- Be taught in small groups with lots of opportunities to collaborate with your peers and tutors.
- Boost your employability in the education sector by studying an enhancement theme.
What you will learn
During this course, you'll explore how children between the ages of 3 and 11 learn. You'll explore the curriculum, specialisms and pedagogy, so you can make a positive contribution to young children's lives by delivering engaging lessons and life-changing support.
Year one
- Investigating Learning and Teaching 1: Learning and Teaching and Research
- Introducing EYFS and the Curriculum Carousel
- Introducing Curriculum Carousel
- Pedagogy through Specialism: Teaching and Learning
- Beginning to Teach English
- Beginning to Teach Maths
- Beginning Placement
- The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Beginning
Year two
- Pedagogy through Specialism: Gathering and Using Information to Enhance Learning and Teaching
- Developing EYFS and Curriculum Carousel
- Developing Curriculum Carousel
- Pedagogy through Specialism: Learning Environments
- Investigating Learning and Teaching 2: Inclusion
- Writing and Creativity
- Developing Maths
- Developing Placement
- The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Developing
Year three
- Investigating Learning and Teaching 3: Responding to a Dynamic Education Landscape
- Investigating Learning and Teaching: Specialism Research
- Curriculum Elective
- Assessment
- Pedagogy through Specialism: Thematic and Cross-Curricular Approaches
- Effective Monitoring and Assessment of Diverse Learners in English
- Extending Maths
- Extending Placement
- The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Extending (Q10)
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Example below based on all graduates of Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS BA (Hons) at University of Cumbria
70% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
9% | Elementary occupations |
6% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
4% | Information Technology Professionals |
4% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
1% | |
1% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £13250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Cumbria in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Cumbria in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #74
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #62
- #78
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 6 university rankings of University of Cumbria
About University of Cumbria
The University of Cumbria is an institution whose stated aims are to develop the region’s talent and capabilities, and also to attract new talent into the region. The university operates out of 7 distinct campuses, two of which are situated within World Heritage sites and is the only university in the UK to be set in a national park. Each distinct campus has something unique to offer prospective students.
List of 117 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Cumbria - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Cumbria
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Cumbria by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5445
- postgraduates:
- 1135
- Total:
- 6580
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Education Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
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- Published:
- 09 September, 2023