BEd Hons Early Childhood Studies at University of Plymouth UK
BEd Hons Early Childhood Studies at University of Plymouth United Kingdom
This four-year BEd (Primary) course, planned with our partner schools, has four strands: School experience – teach in a different school every year Primary curriculum studies – learn how to teach, plan and assess all primary school subjects Specialist subject – study Early Childhood in depth Education studies -explore issues about teaching and learning Equal Opportunities All appropriately qualified candidates will be given equal consideration during the selection process. We do not tolerate discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, colour, disability, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, or any other irrelevant distinction. Course highlights Assessment is primarily by coursework, which often asks you to make links between school and university experiences. There are no end-of-year/semester examinations School experience will be in a variety of partner schools in the South West and London (urban, city, rural) , with opportunity to teach overseas (currently, USA and Finland) Rated by Ofsted as a “very good” provider (Grade A) Teaching is mostly in the form of interactive workshops and seminars We aim to support student teachers in becoming creative, imaginative, enthusiastic and committed teachers. We recruit above the national average of men going into primary teaching.
What the students say “I believe that the early years of a child’s development are the most important. I want to instil a passion for learning which children can take with them. I don’t have advanced level study in a National Curriculum subject, so Early Childhood Studies was the only route for me, but I wouldn’t have changed it, it’s a really good course. You cover all the National Curriculum subjects anyway and also study how 3-8 year olds develop and learn. I’ve just applied for a post in a nursery attached to a school. The curriculum is more relaxed and play-based which I love.
Career opportunities The course’s ‘very good’ reputation means most graduates become newly qualified teachers in primary schools around Britain, and beyond. Alternatively, skills gained through the course enable graduates to pursue careers where good organisational, communication and social skills are valued.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 160-240 tariff points. GCSE: English, Mathematics and a Science subject at Grade C or above. A level/AVCE: minimum entry requirement is CC or CDD (a C is normally required in the subject specialism). Other combinations and non A level qualifications considered with pass.
Extended Entry requirements You will be required to demonstrate that you: have the intellectual and academic capabilities needed to meet the required qualified teacher status (QTS) standards possess the appropriate qualities, attitudes and values expected of a teacher can read effectively and are able to communicate clearly and accurately in standard English, and have met the Secretary of State’s requirement for physical and mental fitness to teach.
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