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Primary Education (QTS) - BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

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Nottingham Trent University

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Clifton - Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Primary education is a fundamental part of any child’s academic and personal development. Primary teachers play a crucial role in developing a child’s essential knowledge and skills. They inspire our young people's love for learning and help to develop well-rounded children – laying the foundations for their future.At NTU, you’ll not just learn how to be a teacher, you’ll become one. Studying this four-year course means you’ll have the time to really get to grips with the curriculum and understand how to meet the diverse needs of learners. You’ll be taught by former primary school teachers in specially designed teaching rooms. Plus, you’ll spend plenty of time in the classroom, putting what you’ve learned into practice. All the while, you’ll be building your resilience, critical thinking and creativity.You’ll graduate ready to start your career as a confident and innovative teacher with the skills and experience demanded by schools. You’ll be committed to shaping the minds, lives and futures of all our young people – making a positive difference in our diverse society.


Why study Primary Education at NTU?

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You’ll be recommended for accreditation for Qualified Teacher Status

with the Department for Education, allowing you to take a post as an Early Career Teacher upon course completion.   -


You’ll specialise in either the 3-7 or 5-11 age ranges

, in the context of developing your general expertise as a primary teacher.-


Placement opportunities exist in a variety of educational settings

, including international and community-based.-


You’ll gain 60 credits towards a full Masters degree

by studying the final year leadership module at Masters level.


Course accreditation

We are accredited by the UK Government's Department for Education as a provider of initial teacher-training courses. Successful completion of the course leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to commence a career in teaching as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) and then to complete your induction period.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,950per year

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

University information

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

  • University League Table

    46th

  • Campus address

    Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    35th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    109 51%

    70th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    16th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    18th

    46

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