BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS

at University of Winchester

Modules
 

• Curriculum English 1: The Foundations of English
• Curriculum Mathematics 1: Thinking and Reasoning Mathematically
• Curriculum Science 1: Working scientifically and developing curiosity
• Placement Learning and Reflection 1
• Educational Principles and Perspectives (EPP) 1: Education and Learning
• Wider curriculum 1a: Knowledge and understanding
• Wider Curriculum 1b: Developing Practice
• Professional Placement 1a
• Professional Placement 1b

Offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to:
 

• A-Levels: BBC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points)
• BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications
• International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4
• T Level: Merit in a T Level
   

In addition to the above, accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. Also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. 
 

In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required:
 

• GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification.
   

If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following:
 

• IELTS Academic at 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in all four components
• Also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT.

International Fees per Year 

£14,100

Winchester Primary Education graduates have a high employment rate and are well respected in the region and beyond. A programme of preparation for applying for teaching posts is held annually for students in their final year. Most students take up a position in teaching although, occasionally, graduates pursue other careers using the range of transferable skills gained during study.