BA Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (English-medium course)

at Bangor University

Year 1 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• XCE-1210: School Experience 1 (20)

• XCE-1211: Professional and Pedagogical 1 (20)

• XCE-1212: Core Studies 1 (20)

• XCB-1213: Subject Studies 1.1 (20)

• XCE-1214: Subject Studies 1.2 (20)

• XCE-1215: Subject Studies 1.3 (20)

Semester 2

• XCE-1211: Professional and Pedagogical 1

• XCB-1213: Subject Studies 1.1

• XCE-1214: Subject Studies 1.2

• XCE-1215: Subject Studies 1.3

Year 2 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• XCE-2210: School Experience 2 (20)

• XCE-2211: Professional and Pedagogical 2 (20)

• XCE-2212: Core Studies 2 (20)

• XCB-2213: Subject Studies 2.1 (20)

• XCE-2214: Subject Studies 2.2 (20)

• XCE-2215: Subject Studies 2.3 (20)

Semester 2

• XCE-2211: Professional and Pedagogical 2

• XCE-2212: Core Studies 2

• XCB-2213: Subject Studies 2.1

• XCE-2214: Subject Studies 2.2

• XCE-2215: Subject Studies 2.3

Year 3 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• XCE-3210: School Experience 3 (20)

• XCE-3211: Prof, Ped and Core 3 (20)

• XCE-3212: Dissertation (40)

• XCB-3213: Subject Studies 3 (40)

Semester 2

• XCE-3210: School Experience 3

• XCE-3211: Prof, Ped and Core 3

• XCE-3212: Dissertation

• XCB-3213: Subject Studies 3

Offers are tariff based, 96- 120 tariff points from GCE A Levels or equivalent.*
 

• Grade B/Grade 5 in the GCSE examination in any of the following: English Language, English Literature, Welsh First Language, Welsh Literature. Where an equivalent to a grade B in either English Literature or Welsh Literature is achieved, a minimum of a grade C/grade 4 must be achieved in the corresponding GCSE examination in English or Welsh First Language.
• Grade B/Grade 5 in the GCSE Examination in Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy must also be achieved.
• Candidates who hold Grade C in maths and/or English/Welsh First Language will be eligible to apply and commence the course.  These students will be given the opportunity and support to take GCSE grade B equivalence tests during the programme. QTS will not be awarded until the equivalency has been achieved. There are also many qualifications accepted as equivalent to grade B in Mathematics and English Language – please contact us for information.  
• GCSE Grade C/Grade 4 in Science.
• A willingness and positive attitude towards seeking to improve personal use of the Welsh language.

Applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check for the child workforce including a check of the children’s barred list. Applicants who have lived or worked outside the UK are also required to undertake a criminal records check in their countries of residence.   

Applicants should reflect carefully on their ability to meet the rigours and demands of the profession. Refer to the considerations for applicants to Initial Teacher Education Programmes.

We also welcome applications from mature applicants, individuals with European qualifications and international applicants (subject to minimum English language requirements - IELTS Level 7 overall (with no element below 6.5)).

*Level 3 qualifications include A levels, BTEC, Access, Irish Highers, International Baccalaureate, Welsh Baccalaureate, Scottish Advanced Highers and others – for a full list, please refer to the new UCAS tariff at 

Home (UK) students
 

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).

• The fee for all placement, international, and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).

• More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.

• International (including EU) students
   

International Student Tuition Fees
 

• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs
 

• There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:

• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.

• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

International    £15,250

BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (3-11) is recognised across Wales and England and is often transferable* further afield for entry into the teaching profession. It fully prepares you for the demands of teaching in Wales and beyond.
 

This programme prepares you for a wide range of roles within education and develops leadership skills which will be essential for you as your career develops. There is a growing body of evidence that school leadership has an impact on student outcomes second only to the influence of teachers in the classroom. Within the CaBan partnership we have international expertise and experience of the latest leadership theory and research. This expertise impacts on both the content of this programme and the significant developments across the region and national level with respect to developing strong and effective leadership teams in our schools.


The programme offers short/full placements in Primary and Special Schools, Outdoor Centres and other education related settings to ensure you have enhanced experience specific to your individual interests. The programme is co-constructed, delivered and assessed with a network of excellent partnership schools across the region giving you a fantastic set of up-to-date skills that will be invaluable as you move into your primary teaching career.


*Those seeking to teach outside Wales and England should check recognition and transferability of Qualified Teacher Status with the respective country’s Teachers’ Professional Body.