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BA (Hons) Primary and Early Years Education (3-11 years) with QTS at University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our Primary and Early Years Education programme will give you the training and confidence to thrive as a passionate and effective teacher. With Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) built into the degree, you’ll be eligible to apply for teaching positions as soon as you graduate. You’ll study how children engage with the curriculum and explore key areas of school practice through focused modules.

Faculty: Institute of Education, Arts and Society  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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. Modules include: Beginning Inclusive Teaching and Learning; Beginning Intensive Training and Practice; Beginning Mathematics; Beginning English: Oral Communication and Reading; Beginning Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Subjects 1; Science, Art, Music, Computing, PE; Beginning Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Subjects 2; History, Geography, RE, MFL, DT; Beginning to understand teaching and learning in the Early Years; The Cumbria Teaching of Reading (Phonics and Early Reading)- Beginning; Beginning Professional Practice (Towards QTS); Developing Inclusive Teaching and Learning.

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Entry requirements

GCSE English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Science at grade 4/C or above. You must have a total of 5 national curriculum GCSEs demonstrating a broad spread of knowledge. FITNESS TO PRACTISE All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following acceptance of an offer (and no earlier than three months before the course start date). For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here. In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable. For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements click here. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here. If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record. GCSEs: GCSE English Language or Literature, Maths and Science at C/4 or above A-levels: BBC-BBB T-levels: M. All subjects accepted, however we recommend T level Education and Childcare for entry to this course Access to HE: 21 Credits at Distinction & 24 at Merit… Minimum entry: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 Years

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