Primary Education (Early Years) (with QTS)

About this course

Teaching in the early years and primary phases of education is one of the most formative professional roles that exists. The experiences and relationships children have in their first years of schooling shape their cognitive development, their emotional wellbeing, their attitudes to learning, and their sense of themselves as capable people. Teachers who work with young children need to understand both child development and subject knowledge, and to translate that understanding into learning environments that are rich, inclusive, and responsive to each child's individual needs. At St Mark and St John this three-year BA degree combines academic study in early years and primary education with the practical training and school experience needed to qualify as a teacher. You will study child development, learning theory, early years pedagogy, literacy, numeracy, and the full primary curriculu

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 75% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 70% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 5% of graduatescards →
• 10 / 100Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations · 0% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 0% of graduatescards →

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