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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

Students living in Hong Kong
(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.

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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.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

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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