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Primary Education BA Hons
at Northumbria University

Newcastle, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,500
Country Rank#43
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Northumbria University is a centre of excellence for initial teacher education, the BA (Hons) Primary Education course gives you the opportunity to work with the whole primary age range of 3–11, with the opportunity to specialise in either the 3-7 or 7-11 age range. The degree is underpinned by a philosophy that has at its heart the right of every child to have the opportunity to the best education possible.

As a teacher you will be in the position of influencing the learning and development of the next generation. These children will need to be able to meet the changing environment of this century and become creative, innovative and flexible life-long learners.

We believe that to enable children to thrive, you, as a teacher in charge of the learning environment, must be creative, motivated, flexible, sensitive to and eager to learn from and with the children in your care.

On this fast-paced degree course, school-based placements form a significant part of your learning. From day one, we will equip you with the skills to inspire and educate young children, combining theory with professional practice that will enhance your critical and reflective abilities.

Your time at Northumbria will enable you to develop your own thinking, learning and creativity, and in just three years you will achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as accredited by the Department for Education.

Northumbria University is ranked 22nd in Education in the UK (Guardian University League Tables 2022)

Course Content
With a broad consideration of the Primary National Curriculum, you will learn through a combination of university-based and primary school classroom experience that aim to underpin professional learning with academic knowledge and critical understanding.

Learning through lectures, seminars, workshops and school placements, you will gain a wealth of practical, hands-on experience in real classroom environments teaching primary school children.

The assessment processes are both formative and summative and are designed to motivate you and stimulate your interests. They will challenge you to develop your skills, and enable you to reflect on feedback on your progress.

You will be assessed through methods which have been carefully selected to suit your needs as a student on this course and as a developing teacher. These include written assignments, presentations, reflective professional portfolios and school-based expectations related to professional conduct, as well as the planning and teaching of lessons.

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one
- RV5001 -Academic Language Skills for Nursing, Midwifery and Health; Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
- TE0487 -Curriculum Studies 1 (40 Credits)
- TE0488 -Educational Placements 1 (20 Credits)
- TE0489 -Educational Research & Enquiry 1 (20 Credits)
- TE0490 -Enhanced Curriculum Studies 1 (20 Credits)
- TE0491 -Professional Studies (20 Credits)
Year two
- RV5001 -Academic Language Skills for Nursing, Midwifery and Health; Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
- TE5508 -Curriculum Studies 2 (3-7 years) (40 Credits)
- TE5509 -Educational Placements 2 (20 Credits)
- TE5510 -Educational Research & Enquiry 2 (20 Credits)
- TE5511 -Enhanced Curriculum Studies 2 (20 Credits)
- TE5512 -Professional Studies 2 (20 Credits)
- TE5513 -Curriculum Studies 2 (7-11) (40 Credits)
Year three
- RV5001 -Academic Language Skills for Nursing, Midwifery and Health; Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
- TE6669 -Curriculum Studies 3 (3-7 years) (20 Credits)
- TE6670 -Educational Placements 3 (20 Credits)
- TE6671 -Educational Research & Enquiry 3 (40 Credits)
- TE6672 -Enhanced Curriculum Studies 3 (20 Credits)
- TE6673 -Professional Studies 3 (20 Credits)
- TE6694 -Curriculum Studies 3 (7-11) (20 Credits)
Entry Requirement
Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

120 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

Subject Requirements:

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

GCSE Requirements:

Applicants will need Maths, English Language and a Science at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

A suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and satisfactory health checks are required. Applicants must meet the DfE's suitability for registration requirements.

Covid Vaccinations

The Government passed legislation requiring vaccination as a condition of deployment, which was due to commence from 1 April 2022. The Secretary of State announced that this is being reconsidered and is set to be revoked. The Government’s decision is subject to Parliamentary process and will require further consultation and a vote to be passed into legislation. The Government has indicated that it plans to work with Royal Colleges and professional regulators to strengthen guidance and consult on updates to the Department of Health and Social Care's Code of Practice for regulated providers to strengthen the requirements in relation to COVID-19, which applies to all Care Quality Commission (CQC registered) providers of all health and social care in England. The legislation that was passed would have required you to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the university, before joining your programme. While the legal requirement on deployment is set to be revoked, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless exempt) is important to protect both service users and the workforce across the health and social care sector. As the Law has not yet changed and we are unsure of what local practice placement providers will require, we recommend that you receive any Covid -19 vaccinations that you are eligible for, in advance of your programme commencing. As soon as we know what the final Government decision is on this matter we will be back in touch with further information.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

English Language Requirements:

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).
Fees & Scholarships
Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500
Career Prospect
This course is nationally recognised by Ofsted as part of the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) provision at Northumbria and will give you confidence as you engage with a course designed to challenge your thinking and develop your effectiveness as a teacher.

As a graduate of this course, you will be inspired and prepared to meet the demands of being a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT), making a significant contribution to a rapidly changing complex work and social environment. You will be ready to influence the learning and development of the next generation, encouraging children to become creative, innovative and flexible life-long learners.

School-based placements make up a core part of the course and will allow you to develop and evolve your theoretical and practical teaching skills. Successful completion of these placements and the university-based academic learning will enable you to be recommended for Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) upon completion.

We place a real emphasis on developing the transferable skills that will be directly relatable to a career in teaching. These include communication, analytical and problem solving skills and research skills, all of which boost employability and your ability to play a pivotal role in the learning of the next generation.

Cost Of Studying At Northumbria University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Primary Education BA Hons at Northumbria University