Primary Education with QTS - BA (Hons)

University of Winchester

Our BA Primary Education with QTS is a dynamic 3-year undergraduate Initial Teacher Education degree. We are an Ofsted 'Outstanding' Institute of Education, committed to developing outstanding teachers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in the classroom. You will be equipped to enable all children to grow and learn, ready to respond to the reality of contemporary education.

- Become an outstanding teacher on an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' programme.- We embed teacher identity development throughout the course, preparing you for your professional role.- Learn about all national curriculum subjects, Additional Educational Needs (AEN), early years, and professional practice through practical, interactive, and informative seminars to understand how to teach 3-11 year olds.- Benefit from our extensive partnerships with over 400 schools as you gain excellent experiences and develop as a skilled practitioner through three teaching placements.- Enrich and enhance your teaching expertise by focusing in depth on a national curriculum subject, AEN, or Early Years.- Learn with our experienced team of research-informed expert tutors who are innovators and leaders in their fields, with a passion for their subjects and a deep understanding of pedagogy.

You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in groups. In addition to the formally scheduled contact time, you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University. Your work on campus is enhanced and developed through a series of school placements and Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP) weeks, where you will develop a reflective approach to your practice and the ability to work flexibly, responsively, and effectively in the classroom.

Our extensive range of resources are available to you. Many curriculum and specialist modules have opportunities for you to spend time in local schools, which ensures you have an opportunity to make connections between theory and practice. The taught elements of the course take place on campus in Winchester.

We work closely with over 400 schools in the region, from large urban schools to village schools serving diverse communities. Our extensive network of schools provides you with a variety of school experiences where you will apply what you have learned on campus, deepen your understanding of critical theories, and refine your practice. Historically, Teachers and Senior Leaders from our Partnership schools contribute to the programme, from recruitment to preparation to be Early Career Teachers, to ensure the University supports ongoing teacher development. Many local Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers are historically Winchester graduates.