Primary Education with QTS with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

If you have a passion for inspiring and educating young learners, and want the best possible career opportunities after graduating, then this is the course for you. This exciting programme provides you with a variety of opportunities to explore your interests and develop core skills and experience in Primary and Early Years teaching with an extra foundation year.

Our course offers you the chance to gain the professional qualification of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as well as a degree, helping you walk into your dream job immediately after graduating.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

5 GCSE's English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted, list of equivalencies can be found here
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
English Language, Mathematics and Science and 2 other subjects at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

As the top university in the West Midlands to provide education training, you will have access to local schools where you can carry out placements and develop your practical experience right from the start of the course. We believe that getting our students working in schools with experienced teachers and children is key to developing committed, creative and confident teachers who will have existing relationships to benefit from when seeking employment after graduation.