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Secondary Education Biology 11-16 with QTS with Post 16 Enhancement
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Birmingham Newman University
Course summary
If you feel passionate about becoming a secondary teacher, this course will equip you with the skills to teach pupils across the 11-16 age range. The course is designed to provoke thought, challenge assumptions and help develop you as a reflective practitioner, so you can enter the teaching profession with clear educational priorities and the skills with which to achieve them.
Through this undergraduate route, you could become a secondary school teacher within three years .
During the course, you will develop your knowledge and learn the art of teaching. You will study a range of subject specific and pedagogical modules that build on your current knowledge as you learn the practical, professional, and academic skills to become an inspirational teacher. You will understand
fundamental areas of your chosen subject as well as effective ways to teach the subject within a classroom environment.
You will be taught by experienced education specialists and our dedication to small teaching groups allows you develop strong professional relationships with the University teaching team. You will also be supported by our strong relationships with our local partner schools.
Modules
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Assessment method
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Secondary
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Birmingham Newman University
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X13D
- Institution code:
- N36
- Campus name:
- Birmingham Newman University
- Campus Code:
- N
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Birmingham Newman University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X13D
- Institution code:
- N36
- Campus name:
- Birmingham Newman University
- Campus Code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is currently unable to accept applications from international learners.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (or C) or above (or recognised equivalents). Please be aware that whilst these GCSEs are not mandatory at application point, these qualifications must be obtained by enrolment. Please refer to the Newman University website for details.
Additional entry requirements
- Health checks
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
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
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, on enrolment and in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
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Course contact details
Our friendly, helpful Admissions team
Email:admissions@newman.ac.uk
Phone:0121 387 4506
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