Primary Education (QTS), BA (Hons)

The University of the West of England is dedicated to developing exceptional, transformative teachers who deliver high-quality education, enhancing children's life opportunities through collaborations with regional early years settings and schools. Participants will grow into skilled, reflective educators with a strong grasp of educational principles, gaining in-depth knowledge of child development, fostering linguistic, social, physical, cognitive, and emotional growth, inspiring a love for learning, and addressing barriers to education. The programme supports effective communication with children, behaviour management, and the creation of safe, innovative, inclusive learning environments, while partnerships provide diverse experiences working with children from various cultural backgrounds and needs.This course awards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with a focus on practical modules. UWE Bristol has partnered with Sheffield Hallam University as the accredited provider for QTS components, ensuring the programme aligns with the Department for Education's Initial Teacher Training curriculum. Achieving QTS is essential for teaching in state schools in England or Wales, and it is available at the primary level.