Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BEd (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor of Education (with Honours) - BEd (Hons)

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Start date

22-SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Education (with Honours) - BEd (Hons)

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22-SEP-25

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OverviewIf you want to qualify as a Primary teacher while you earn an undergraduate (Bachelors) degree, this is the perfect course for you.Youll learn to enthuse, engage and inspire young people in their learning of all subjects while you develop your teaching practice. Youll gain professional experience in Primary schools and have the chance to do placements in different educational settings, such as in a special educational needs (SEN) school or the education department of a zoo.When you ...Read more

Overview

If you want to qualify as a Primary teacher while you earn an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree, this is the perfect course for you.

You'll learn to enthuse, engage and inspire young people in their learning of all subjects while you develop your teaching practice. You'll gain professional experience in Primary schools and have the chance to do placements in different educational settings, such as in a special educational needs (SEN) school or the education department of a zoo.

When you graduate, you'll have a Bachelor of Education degree and be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to the Teaching Regulation Authority.

What you'll experience

On this course you'll:

  • Earn Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while you achieve a bachelor's degree
  • Tailor your studies in years 2 and 3 to focus on subjects that interest you, such as technology in education, play and teaching children with learning difficulties
  • Be taught by expert researchers and practitioners in education
  • Deepen your understanding of issues in related childhood and youth studies fields
  • Get mentoring from experienced teachers when on placement
  • Join sessions with guest speakers from outside the University, where you'll learn from their practical expertise and knowledge in their field
  • Take advantage of free student membership of the Chartered College of Teaching (CCT), giving you access to additional training resources, career guides and networking opportunities
  • Get access to our network of partner schools for your teaching placements, including specialist educational environments such as pupil referral units, hospital schools and museums

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WUSCA ranking:
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48/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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42nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
What students say
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Charlotte
04 Jan 24

Very supportive well being hub and lecturers who work more than expected to help us with draft..Read more

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Pablo
22 Nov 23

I like the University facilities, there are plenty of computers to use with side screen monitors. There is also a lot of support for students. It can improve with transparency..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 29 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 - H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

104-112 points from 3 A levels.

104-112 Tariff points.

104-112 points from 3 A levels or equivalent.

106-112 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.

Cambridge Pre-U score of 50-54.

28 points from the IB Diploma. 654 at Higher Level. - 29 points from the IB Diploma. 655/754 at Higher Level.

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Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.

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104-112 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,200 per year

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Students from International

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