Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status

About this course

Teaching in primary schools is one of the most demanding and rewarding professional roles in education. It requires subject knowledge across a broad curriculum, a deep understanding of child development, the ability to design and deliver effective lessons for children with very different needs and starting points, and the professional skills to work within schools, with parents and as part of a wider educational community. A degree with Qualified Teacher Status prepares you for all of that, combining academic study with substantial time in schools. At the University of Derby, the three-year full-time BA in Primary Education with QTS develops your understanding of teaching and learning across the primary curriculum, including English, mathematics, science and the foundation subjects. You will study child development, inclusive education, pedagogy and assessment, alongside the specific ap

Where its graduates go

The 4 largest scored destinations, covering 95% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 90% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 0% of graduatescards →

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