Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015, our programme offers the opportunity to become part of a long-standing heritage in training teachers since 1847. All of our undergraduate primary initial teacher training courses prepare you well for a career in primary teaching, and your choice of route enables you to graduate with a distinctive set of skills.
Primary - general (KS1/KS2, ages 5-11), BEd
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About
You will not only graduate as a qualified teacher, but you will also have the skills to become outstanding in your chosen career path. Covering all aspects of the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum, you will also specialise in two subjects: a core (English, maths or science) and a foundation such as history or art. This means you can progress to become a subject leader in the area you are passionate about.
We provide our students with exceptional support, specialist subject expertise and a network of over 400 schools for first-rate placement opportunities. Our student satisfaction ratings are high and we boast high graduate employment rates.
What Ofsted says about the course:
- ‘The outcomes for trainees are outstanding’
- We have an ‘Outstanding reputation for providing the quality and type of teachers that schools in the area need and want’
- We provide 'Thoughtfully designed, innovative training provided by the university in liaison with partner schools'
- You will 'Gain deeper understanding about how children learn, behave and develop'
- We have an 'Impressive range of teaching methods, strategies and approaches'.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 36 months
- Credits 360 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- School Experience One
- Foundation Subjects One
- Professional Studies One
- English One
- Mathematics One
- Science One
- ICT One
English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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Minimum required score:
72The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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Minimum required score:
5.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Minimum required score (Grade B2):
162C1 Advanced is a Cambridge English Qualification. It reports on the Cambridge English Scale between 142 and 210. You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and for Use of English. These five scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam. Universities and colleges may ask you to achieve a specific score, either overall or for a particular skill.
Note: degree programmes and applications may require a more specific minimum score for admission.
Academic Requirements
- 120 tariff points
- BBB at A levels, DDM at BTEC or use a combination of your qualifications to achieve the required tariff total.
- Grade C in GCSE English, Mathematics and a Science subject (or equivalent) are normally required. If you don't meet your tariff points total we may still consider your application.
Technological Requirements
Subject to satisfactory DBS disclosure.
Tuition Fee
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13840 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13840 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Cheltenham
- 660 - 1140 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- No upfront tuition fees. You won’t have to pay any fees while you are studying; you can apply for a student tuition fee loan to cover the fees. This will be paid directly to the university.
- You can also apply for a student maintenance loan to help towards your living costs up to £8,200 if you live away from home to study and up to £6,904 if you stay at home.
- Additional non-repayable grants may be available for students with dependents and for students with disabilities.
- Living cost loans and grants will be paid to students in three equal instalments over the academic year – one at the beginning of each term.
- You will only start to repay the loan after you have graduated and are in employment and earning over £21,000. You will repay 9% of your income above £21,000. For example if you earn £25,000 you would repay £30 a month. (i.e. 9% of £4,000/12 months).
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