BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

How does a three-year-old child learn to read? How do you write an individual teaching plan for a seven-year-old with dyslexia? How do you manage the behaviour of the five-year-olds you teach every day?

What you will study

When you’re at university, you’ll have a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical skills sessions and workshops. In taught sessions, you’ll learn about a variety of strategies to challenge and engage learners, discussing ideas with your peers to help you learn. Year 1 core: Academic and Professional Practice (L4), Understanding Teaching and Learning 1, Evaluating Teaching and Learning 1, Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy 1, Primary Placement 1. Year 2 core: Academic and Professional Practice (L5), Understanding Teaching and Learning 2, Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy 2, Evaluating Teaching and Learning 2, Primary Placement 2. Year 3 core: Academic and Professional Practice (L6), Evaluating Teaching and Learning 3, Understanding Teaching and Learning 3, Primary Placement 3, Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy 3.

Career pathways

After graduating, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a range of educational roles and settings, such as early years’ providers, primary schools, learning support, inclusive education and special educational needs and management. We focus on generating primary education graduates that are skilled teachers, highly employable, resilient and knowledgeable.

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Entry requirements

A levels - e.g. BBB. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - DDM. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DDM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass with a minimum of 122 UCAS Tariff points. CACHE Level 3 Diploma grade B (excluding CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator VRQ)). T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 30 or minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) is not accepted. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include English Language, Mathematics and science. As per Department for Education requirements for teacher training courses, we are not able to accept Key Skills, Adult Numeracy and Literacy or Functional Skills as an alternative to GCSE English Language and Mathematics qualification. We are not able to accept Human Biology, Physiology, Environmental or Agricultural Science as an alternative to GCSE Science qualification. We are not able to consider Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Levels, BTECs) as an alternative to GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science. IB: 30 IB Diploma Points to include HL 4 or SL 5 in English, Mathematics and Science. UCAS Personal Statement plays important role in admissions process for this course. We advise the following to be considered when preparing your personal statement and, if successful, your interview: Successful candidates will demonstrate a good understanding of teaching and learning within a primary school setting. Candidates may wish to evidence their understanding by drawing on related examples or experiences, such as time spent in schools or other learning settings. An ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English. An informed and realistic understanding of the complexities and challenges of teaching in a primary school.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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