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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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'.
Detailed Programme Facts
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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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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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Academic Requirements
General 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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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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