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

University of Leeds

Institution
University of Leeds
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
X301
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 34

Entry requirements

A level: ABB (specific subject requirements) BTEC: DDM. IB: 34 Points overall (6,5,5 higher)

About this course

BA in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11), an education degree providing teacher training for primary school settings. The course includes school placements in local schools during each of the three years to gain practical classroom experience, leading to Qualified Teacher Status upon completion. The first year covers academic foundations through Academic Practice at University, Psychological Approaches to Child Development and Education, Subject Content Knowledge for Primary Curriculum 1, Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviour, Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education, and Becoming a Professional, Placement 1. The second year focuses on Inclusive Education, Subject Content Knowledge for Primary in English, Maths and Science 2, Foundation Subject Focus, and Education Research and Digital Technologies, Placement 2. The final year comprises Subject Content Knowledge for Primary English, Maths and Science 3, Capstone Project: Specialist Study of a Foundation Subject with Lesson Plans, and Educational Leadership, Placement 3.

Modules

  • Academic Practice at University
  • Psychological Approaches to Child Development and Education
  • Subject Content Knowledge for Primary Curriculum 1
  • Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviour
  • Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education
  • Becoming a Professional, Placement 1
  • Inclusive Education
  • Subject Content Knowledge for Primary in English, Maths and Science 2
  • Foundation Subject Focus
  • Education Research and Digital Technologies, Placement 2
  • Subject Content Knowledge for Primary English, Maths and Science 3
  • Capstone Project: Specialist Study of a Foundation Subject with Lesson Plans
  • Educational Leadership, Placement 3