Primary Education (5-11) with Qualified Teacher Status (Honours)

Overview

On the Primary Education (5-11) with Qualified Teacher Status (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University  you'll learn about the key aspects of a teacher’s role – including theories of learning, pedagogy, assessment and behaviour management. You’ll also study inclusive practices that promote positive outcomes for all learners.

Key facts

• Learn from expert colleagues in local and regional primary schools.

• Develop subject expertise through both university and placement-based training.

• Apply theory, research and evidence to meet the Teachers’ Standards and develop critical reflection skills.

• Study inclusive practices that promote positive outcomes for all learners.  

• Explore an area of individual specialism to enhance your expertise and practice.

Careers and opportunities

The majority of students completing the course go directly into employment as qualified teachers. 

However, you will also develop a range of professional skills that you can use to progress your career in other areas, such as:

• Local authority and voluntary sector roles or research 

• Alternative educational settings 

• Charity sector roles

• Non-government organisation (NGO) administrative and research posts 

• Enrichment work with children and young people 

• Other graduate careers, such as retail management and the civil service