Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Primary Education (QTS) Foundation Stage/KS1

The University of Roehampton consistently outperforms other education degree providers in London, being ranked either top or second in the capital for education by the Complete University Guide in 2020, 2021 and 2022. 

The course is designed to include at least 24 weeks’ school placement experience. The University of Roehampton's vast network of 400 partner schools across London and the south east means they are able to ensure students' placements are all within a reasonable commute, and that they include a diverse range of school types.  

Completing this teacher training degree will give students the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). 

Students will be taught by a supportive, highly driven team of academic staff, who will ensure they receive the very best preparation for going into teaching. Their approach, plus the experience of being out on placements, helps foster a terriffic camaraderie among BA Primary Education students, unlike that on any other degree course. 

Students will focus on the subject of their choice, giving them the tools to teach in an area they are passionate about and enjoy. The University of Roehampton is one of the only teacher training providers in the UK to offer every subject on the primary curriculum as a specialism. The University of Roehampton offers: 

• Art and Design
  
• Design and Technology
• English
• Geography
• History
• Computing
• Mathematics
• Music
• Physical Education
• Religious Studies
• Science

Please note that the availability of a subject specialism is dependent upon a minimum number of students opting for it. 

The Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) awarded to graduates is, first and foremost, a qualification to teach in England. Many other countries will recognise it but, if the student's plan is to teach overseas, the University of Roehampton recommends that they contact the relevant authorities in their country of choice beforehand to check their eligibility. 

On this course, students will:

• Spend increasing amounts of time in different schools, moving from support teacher (first year), to sharing teacher (second year), to lead teacher (final year). 
• Study modules to develop both their subject knowledge and their understanding of the art of teaching. 
• Gain a solid grounding for working with children, and develop the skills they need to support their learning in practice. The University of Roehampton's pedagogic and professional studies modules cover learning theory, child development, behaviour management, classroom management, special educational needs (SEN) and English as an additional language (EAL). 
• Cover all the National Curriculum subjects. In English, for example, students will look at language development, and the teaching of reading and writing; and in maths, students will explore how to develop children’s mathematical understanding. 
• Choose from a wide range of subjects to specialise in, and be equipped to teach their chosen specialism across the primary age range. 
• Have the opportunity to spend some time abroad on a trip organised by the School of Education, as well as going on field trips, and visiting museums and art galleries, to explore learning beyond the classroom, and how to pass these experiences onto their pupils.