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BSc (Hons) Primary And Early Years Education (3-11) With Qts

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You’ll explore how children engage with the curriculum and examine a range of areas of school practice via focused modules. This will develop your knowledge, understanding and pedagogy, so you can make a positive contribution to young children’s lives.

You’ll learn about education in a variety of settings, and will spend at least 24 weeks working in school-based placements. There will also be opportunities to work with local children in our campus-based facilities, including an Early Years outdoor classroom.

Your supportive tutors have a wealth of teaching experience and good links with local schools. Optional international trips will further bolster your planning skills.

General Eligibility

  • A-levels: BBD-ABB

  • T-levels: M-D All subjects accepted, however we recommend T level Education and Childcare for entry to this course

  • Access to HE: 9 Credits at Distinction & 36 at Merit – 30 Credits at Distinction & 15 at Merit

  • CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: B

  • OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: DMM – DDM

  • Scottish Highers: 104-128 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers

  • Irish LC Highers: 104-128 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers

  • Other experience: Experience with young children is preferred but not essential.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Investigating Learning and Teaching 1: Learning and Teaching and Research

  • Introducing EYFS and the Curriculum Carousel

  • Introducing Curriculum Carousel

  • Pedagogy through Specialism: Teaching and Learning

  • Beginning to Teach English

  • Beginning to Teach Maths

  • Beginning Placement

  • The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Beginning

2 Year 2
  • Pedagogy through Specialism: Gathering and Using Information to Enhance Learning and Teaching

  • Developing EYFS and Curriculum Carousel

  • Developing Curriculum Carousel

  • Pedagogy through Specialism: Learning Environments

  • Investigating Learning and Teaching 2: Inclusion

  • Writing and Creativity

  • Developing Maths

  • Developing Placement

  • The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Developing

3 Year 3
  • Investigating Learning and Teaching 3: Responding to a Dynamic Education Landscape

  • Investigating Learning and Teaching: Specialism Research

  • Curriculum Elective

  • Assessment

  • Pedagogy through Specialism: Thematic and Cross-Curricular Approaches

  • Effective Monitoring and Assessment of Diverse Learners in English

  • Extending Maths

  • Extending Placement

  • The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Extending (Q10)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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