Education and Training (Primary) with QTS: University of Southampton

Course overview

The programme is designed to meet the needs of those in early years and primary education who already have higher level credits and who are wishing to broaden their knowledge and understanding of theoretical and policy issues, including research methods, in education and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This programme would ideally suit those already working as Teaching Assistants who are graduates or have some credit from higher level study and are looking to continue their education to reach Qualified Teaching Status. It also is a way forward for those students who have completed an FdA in a related subject, such our FdA in ‘Working with Children’.

This is a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree (BA(Hons)) which consists of six Higher level units:

• Management
• Policy Analysis
• Learning Theory
• Philosophy
• Social Context

QTS Studies

combined together with a Research Project. Each unit carries 20 credits at level 3. The Research Project carries 40 credits.

This programme brings together current ideas and literature in a critical exploration of the interrelationship between educational theory and practice. It encourages an analysis of current policies and practices at local, national and international level. It engages with fundamental questions concerning the aims and values of education and its relationship to society. It also provides tools and resources to evaluate and develop views of learning, knowledge and pedagogy and the application of theory to practice. The programme explores the main psychological and philosophical perspectives necessary to develop educational practice that is both creative and critical.

Career Opportunities

• Primary School Teacher

Course content

• Learning theory
• Social context
• Philosophy
• Management
• Policy analysis
• QTS studies
• Research project
• School-based training

Entry requirements

• This programme seeks to recruit students with at least 220 CATS credits, with some experience of working with children, preferably in an early years/primary school setting.
• You will also need GCSE mathematics, English and a science subject at grades A*C or equivalent.
• Equivalency tests are available.

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/