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Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) with QTS BA (Hons)

University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Chester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Link theory to practice as you discover more about the development of children from birth to eight years old in a range of early childhood settings.

Course overview

At the heart of this course is a vision of transforming you into a teacher, ready to enter the profession with confidence as a skilled professional and equipped to make a significant contribution to the education of children now and in the future.

Our most recent Ofsted inspections have rated our Early Years – Primary Education provision as outstanding.

Our Enrichment Placement, available in Year 2, provides you with the opportunity for doing a placement in the UK or overseas.

Why study this course with us?

Our course offers you:

  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • Experience in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, with enhancement in age-phases either side (e.g. 0-3 and Key Stage 2)
  • Extensive experience in schools with at least 24 weeks in at least four schools or settings
  • Excellent coverage of primary curriculum subject areas and Early Years Foundation Stage Areas of Learning and Development for Early Years, enhances your skills, your confidence and your potential employment prospects
  • The opportunity to develop an area of personal, professional significance interest
  • Guidance and support from a team of highly skilled and dedicated tutors in University and in schools/ settings.

Our commitment goes beyond your undergraduate studies. Subject to achieving a 2:1 in your undergraduate degree, you will benefit from a guaranteed interview on one of our postgraduate teacher training programmes and a range of other programmes that will allow you to specialise in areas such as special educational needs, leadership and creativity, as well as pursuing research interests.

Teaching methods

School-based learning is a rewarding aspect of the course. In each year, you will experience a period of time in school developing your teaching skills. There may also be an opportunity for a placement abroad.

Assessment

We use a wide range of formal and informal formative assessment strategies. These can include essays, small group assessment, semi-structured discussions, presentations and peer assessment. There are observations of your teaching and professional practice.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 13,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBC - BBB

GCSE Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) in English Language, Maths and Science (Grade B's / 5 preferred) at time of application.

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University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

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With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
International students can choose from over 200+ courses across all levels, all with an emphasis on practical learning to increase employability prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    45th out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    138 61%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    23rd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    62nd

    6

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