Our BA QTS Primary course provides you with a thorough understanding of how children learn and equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to develop as a creative and innovative teacher.
Wales is at the forefront of educational reform. Our new courses are designed with these holistic and pedagogical changes in mind, meaning that you will graduate with a highly contemporary teaching skill set and knowledge base, making you highly employable.
We firmly believe that we are ‘Educating tomorrow’s changemakers’. This course will enable you to be at the heart of quality teaching wherever your teaching career takes you.
- Top 5 for Careers Prospects ( Guardian University Guide 2022)
- Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2022)
- The programme offers supportive training placements in Primary and Special Schools, Outdoor Centres and other education related settings to ensure you have enhanced experience specific to your individual interest
- You’ll experience placements within the different phases in schools across North Wales, which means you’ll be able to teach more than one age range, widening your employment options
- You’ll meet staff and students working on a variety of curriculum development projects and research, which provides a stimulating learning environment
- Our international expertise and experience of the latest leadership theory and research prepares you for future leadership positions
- You will have the opportunity to study through the medium of Welsh or start learning the language and enhancing your skills
- Whether you opt to be placed in a Welsh or English medium school (depending on your language abilities), you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of teaching in a bilingual environment
There is a growing body of evidence that school leadership has an impact on student outcomes second only to the influence of teachers in the classroom. The research expertise we have within the school impacts on both the content of this programme and the significant developments across the region and national level with respect to developing strong and effective leadership teams in our schools. You will graduate with a thorough, modern understanding not only of teaching but also of educational leadership, which will be an excellent platform from which to quickly develop your teaching career.