Course Details
Course Name
BA (Hons) with QTS Primary Education
Level of study
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
3 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
North Wales
Course Subject
- Education & Training
Course Fees
Inside EU: 9000
Outside EU: 12750
Universities
Bangor University
Description
This 3-year course will qualify you to teach in a primary school. It is designed to respond to the government's criteria for initial teacher training. You will gain a broad grounding in the whole primary curriculum, choosing to specialise in the Foundation Phase (3-7), or Key Stage 2 (7-11) in year 3.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- You will be based at the University's Normal Site which has its own library and resource centre housing an extensive range of bilingual primary and early years resources.
- We provide a stimulating learning environment and you will meet staff and trainees working on a variety of curriculum development projects and research.
- The University's partnership schools provide a varied and supportive training environment.
For more on studying degree courses see our Study at Bangor section.
You will spend an average of 20 hours per week in lectures/seminars. You will also need to read, prepare for seminars, complete coursework and prepare teaching resources.
The University-based elements are assessed through coursework and examinations. Your school practice will be monitored by school mentors and link tutors.
What will you study on this course?
You will study all aspects of the Primary Curriculum.
Course Structure
Year 1
Modules:
- Professional Studies (30 credits)
- School Experience (8 weeks) (30 credits)
LITERACY AND NUMERACY 1: (30 credits)
- Language, Literacy and Communication Skills
- Mathematical Development
THE CHILD'S WORLD 1: (30 credits)
- Personal and Social Development, Well-being and Cultural Diversity,
- Physical Development
- Creative Development
- Religious Education
- Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Year 2
Modules:
- Professional Studies (30 credits)
- School Experience (8 weeks) (30 credits)
CORE SUBJECT STUDIES: (30 credits)
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Welsh
NON-CORE SUBJECT STUDIES: (30 credits)
- Art
- Design and Technology
- Geography
- History
- Music
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
Year 3
Either
LOWER PRIMARY (3-7)
- Professional Studies (30 credits)
- School Experience (8 weeks) (30 credits)
LITERACY AND NUMERACY 2: (30 credits)
- Language, Literacy and Communication Skills
- Mathematical Development
THE CHILD'S WORLD 2 : (30 credits)
- Personal and Social Development, Well-being and Cultural Diversity,
- Physical Development
- Creative Development
- Religious Education
- Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Or
UPPER PRIMARY (7-11)
- Professional Studies (30 credits)
- School Experience (8 weeks) (30 credits)
CORE SUBJECT STUDIES: (30 credits)
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Welsh
NON-CORE SUBJECT STUDIES: (30 credits)
- Art
- Design and Technology
- Geography
- History
- Music
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
Please download the Course Handbook for a detailed overview of this Course.
School Experience
You will work alongside, and with support from, experienced teachers to develop as a class teacher. This will help you to become familiar with the Foundation Phase Framework and National Curriculum and you will learn how to plan appropriate schemes of work and consider assessment and reporting strategies. There are eight weeks of school experience in each year.
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