Course contact details
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Email:enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk
Phone:01228 588 588
University of Cumbria
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Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HH
Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS
- 1 Study option
- Undergraduate
- 3 Campuses
Course summary
This comprehensive and forward-thinking course is designed for individuals passionate about shaping the development and education journey of children aged 3-11. Upon completion, you will be equipped to teach all Curriculum areas for Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.
This course has been structured to blend a rich mix of academic theory with the necessary practical training and experience to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). With this qualification, you will graduate with the confidence to positively impact the lives of children straight away, and can immediately pursue teaching roles.
During this degree, you will gain hands-on teaching experience with 24 weeks of school-based placements, which offer real-world classroom exposure and skill development. Unique experiential placements extend learning beyond traditional environments, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Academic assessments support you in developing your own areas of interest, allowing you to pursue your educational passions. Our supportive environment will enhance your learning experience and prepare you for a fulfilling career in education.
Modules
Module Examples
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Inclusive Teaching and Learning
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Beginning to Teach English
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Beginning to Teach Maths
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Understanding Teaching and Learning in the Early Years
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Phonics and Early Reading
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Full range of Foundation subjects across 2 modules each year
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PSHE Education
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Small Scale Research
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- London - Tower Hamlets
- Lancaster
- Carlisle - Fusehill Street
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- C99
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Cumbria has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- C99
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBC-BBB
T LevelM
All subjects are accepted however we recommend the T level Education and Childcare for entry to this course
UCAS Tariff112-120
Scottish HigherBBBB-AABB
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 21 Merit: 24
60 credits overall, 45 graded at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
GCSE English, Maths and Science grade C/4 or above.
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Health Checks
- Interview
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Contextual information is used to support accessibility to all who have the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important but are considered alongside other information that helps us identify potential and widen access to study. We consider an individual’s circumstances alongside their grades & may accept someone with a lower grade profile based on personal circumstances, particularly those impacted during the pandemic. Our entry requirements are now higher than previous cycles.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & EU | TBC | |
| International | TBC |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.
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