Birmingham City University : Primary Education with QTS - BA (Hons)

Summary

• Faculty of Education, Law & Social Sciences

• School
• The School of Education

• Campus
• City North , Perry Barr

• Tariff
• 300

• Duration
• Full Time: 3 years

• Fees
• 2012/13 Full Time: £9,000 per year
  2012/13 (International): £9,900 per year

Key Facts

• Chance to gain the professional qualification of Qualified Teacher Status as well as a degree.
• The School of Education has an enviable reputation as a leading provider of Education and Teacher Training - the TDA have recognised us for the quality of our provision and we are ranked by Ofsted as Grade 1 ‘Outstanding'.
• Option to teach children in one of two Key Stages (3-7 or 5-11 age ranges); there’s no need to make a firm decision until you begin the course.
• Practical study opportunities, including trips, fieldwork and school placements – previous students have spent time training in Spanish primary schools.
• 86% of respondents to the National Student Survey agreed that education courses at the School helped them present themselves with more confidence.
• 95% of our undergraduate teacher trainees went on to secure teaching posts (Unistats 2011).
  

Why Choose Us?

• You get practical teaching experience on both block and serial placements, during which you receive feedback on your work from a placement mentor.
• The School of Education enjoys long and successful partnerships with more than 900 primary schools and early years settings across the West Midlands.
• National Student Survey reports that 93% of students thought our education courses improved their communication skills.
• The Guardian League Tables 2012 rate satisfaction with teaching on our education courses at 83%.
• Located in the heart of the West Midlands, you have the chance to gain experience in an area of rich ethnic and cultural diversity.

Key comments from Ofsted Initial Teacher Education Report 2010:

• ‘Trainees have excellent support for their personal well-being in the University and in schools; this contributes to the high achievement of trainees.’
• ‘The provider makes very good use of the rich diversity and the resources available across the partnership to ensure that all trainees have a good breadth of experiences and are prepared well to teach in a diverse society.’
• ‘The provider has a culture of continuous improvement and innovative practice, such as the use of the virtual learning environment and the ‘virtual school’.
• ‘The coherence between all of the elements of the course is particularly strong and a key factor in the high achievement of trainees.’
  

 

Course Outline

The qualification is an honours degree, recently rated through Ofsted inspection as a high quality course, which trains you:

• To teach children in two key stages i.e. either aged between 3-7 or 5-11. You will not need to make a firm decision on this until you have begun the course
• To deliver the curriculum as relevant to your chosen age phase
• To develop the skills needed to become a curriculum or age phase leader
• To work in a wide variety of schools, particularly in the urban environment, selected because of the experience and support provided for students.

We are a leading provider of teacher training offering a wide range of placement opportunities across the West Midlands. As part of your studies, you will be able to gain practical experience in a range of schools with a rich variety of cultural and linguistic influences, religious beliefs and social diversity.

We have excellent specialist study facilities, including music, art, design and drama studios. Our tutors have all been outstanding classroom teachers.

This course qualifies you to specialise in age phases 3-7 or 5-11, qualifying you to teach in primary schools and early years settings.

Your Career

Career Prospects

Employment prospects are outstanding compared to national averages - we expect all students to obtain teaching posts on graduation. League tables show that our primary graduates are consistently successful in gaining responsible teaching posts.

Further Study Options

The faculty offers a programme of continuing professional development for newly qualified teachers and serving teachers. Graduates may also consider pursuing their studies further on the MA Education programme.

Entry Requirements & Applications

Entry Requirements

300 UCAS tariff points made up of:

• A minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.
• We do not accept AS-levels as part of the required tariff points.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above, at the point of application. These must include English Language, Maths and Science.
• General Studies and Key Skills are not accepted as part of the points.
• You must also have experience of working with children in a state primary school and/or early years setting.

We recognise a range of qualifications which are detailed below. If you have a query about a qualification which is not listed here – our dedicated Course Information and Guidance staff will happily advise you.

Many offers will be expressed using the UCAS tariff point score, but some will be expressed as grades.

Qualification	Requirements
A-level	BBB
BTEC Extended Diploma/ BTEC National Diploma	DDM in a relevant subject.
BTEC Diploma/ BTEC National Certificate	DD as part of entry requirements, in a relevant subject.
BTEC National Diploma in CCLD (Children’s Care, Learning and Development)	Accepted, excluding Reflective Practice Unit.
BTEC National Certificate in CCLD (Children’s Care, Learning and Development)	Accepted, excluding Reflective Practice Unit. Must be in addition to A2-levels.
CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education	September 2012 entry only. We will no longer accept this qualification for September 2013 entry.
International Baccalaureate	26 points
Access Courses	Access to Teaching only at Pass, including 40 Level 3 credits at merit or higher. This must include GCSE equivalence in English Language, Maths and Science if this is not held separately.
Advanced Diplomas and Progression Diplomas	Accepted as all or part of the required tariff points.
NVQ Level 3	Not accepted.
Foundation Degrees	Not accepted.
IELTS	6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each level.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance via the Faculty.

Application Details

UCAS (X120)

Enquiries

Prospective students from the UK or EU may enquire online by using the Course Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 5595.

Prospective students from non-EU countries may enquire via the International Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 6714.

Fees Notes

If you already have an equivalent level qualification, you may be charged a higher fee for your course. For further information visit the fees area of the Student Info section.