BEd (Hons) Primary Education with QTS at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

UoG has a long history in providing exceptional teacher training. This immersive programme enables you to become an Early Career Primary Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in just 3 years. This course takes you straight into the classroom as an Early Career Primary Teacher with an academic degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in 3 years.

Department: Education and Learning | Duration: 3 years full-time ages 5 - 11 (ks1/ks2) (with maths); 3 years full-time ages 3 - 7 (fs/ks1); 3 years full-time ages 5 - 11 (ks1/ks2) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027; September 2028 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): School Experience One: Foundations of Professional Practice, Once upon a time: An introduction to Primary English, Primary mathematics novice to expert: your journey starts here, An introduction to primary science: Promoting curiosity and engagement, An Introduction to Foundation Subjects I, An Introduction to Foundation Subjects II, Becoming a teacher - what does it take?, Understanding the learner: Understanding the Child; Level 5 (Year 2): School Experience Two: Developing Professional Practice, Deepening Foundation Subject Knowledge, Learning: taking the lead, Teaching maths for understanding: forming links, firming connections, Celebrating the core curriculum: Mathematics pathway; Level 6 (final year): School Experience Three: Consolidating Professional Practice, Promoting inclusion: Understanding complex individual and diverse needs, Foundation Enhancement, Continuing professional development: developing your professional identity, Dissertation, School Experience Enhancement: Extending Professional Practice, Mathematics: enhancing and enriching expertise.

Career pathways

This immersive programme enables you to become an Early Career Primary Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in just 3 years. This course takes you straight into the classroom as an Early Career Primary Teacher with an academic degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in 3 years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112 UCAS tariff points (A-level BBC; BTEC DMM; T-level Merit). GCSE in English Lang/Lit, Maths and Science at grade 4/C or above are usually required. UCAS code X163.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for the full-time course; fees increase for subsequent years. Placement-year fee charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,200 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate fee (fee band D) per taught year; 2026/27 table, inflationary uplifts may apply in later years. Source

Intake: September 2027; September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time ages 5 - 11 (ks1/ks2) (with maths); 3 years full-time ages 3 - 7 (fs/ks1); 3 years

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