Primary Education (QTS)

We are only able to accept transfers into year 2 when students come in from from another initial teacher education programme in the UK. Please note, we do not accept transfers into year 3.

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

You will need to undergo a a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure including check of children's barred list Verification of identity and right to work in the UK Check for sanction, restriction or prohibition on teaching issued by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) (if in teaching role) Overseas Criminal Record check, if you have lived, studied or worked overseas for five months or more in the last five years. The university will also check that candidates are not: subject to a prohibition order issued by the Secretary of State disqualified from childcare; or have obtained a childcare disqualification waiver from Ofsted Read more about professional checks: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/professional-checks-for-health-and-education#section-4

Health checks

Health checks - for Fitness to Teach. Read more about professional checks: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/professional-checks-for-health-and-education

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview. You can expect a small group interview and a micro-teach session. https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/undergraduate-applications/selection-processes

At UWE Bristol we are committed to ensuring all applicants can fulfil their potential.

We make contextual offers for this course that are lower than our standard entry criteria.

We use a range of information from your UCAS application to consider your background and experiences as an individual and the impact these may have had on you. You do not need to provide us with any additional information to be considered for a contextual offer.