BA (Hons) - Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS

How you will learn

Yes, you'll learn the theory, but work-based placements in schools sit at the heart of our course. Placements equip you with first-hand experience to bolster your CV and prepare you for a fulfilling and successful career in teaching.

Throughout the year you will explore key themes; investigating learning and teaching, curriculum, specialism, pedagogy and placement. There will be opportunities for you to personalise the programme through an experiential placement, elective option and a choice of specialism. This is enhanced by a strong personal tutor system to support you throughout your time at the University of Cumbria.

How you will be assessed

Assessments take a number of forms, from written assignments and portfolios to placement reflections and class participation. Students complete short formative pieces of work, which prepares them for their summative pieces of work. The formative work may be peer-reviewed or shared in a round table discussion. In some instances, especially in their first year, formative work may be marked by tutors with specific feedback given to support individual development.

Assessments include essays, reports, lesson plans, medium-term plans, pieces of research about pupils individual needs, creating resources for use in the classroom, and reflections. Assessments are designed to become more open and possible to individualise in the final year and include a piece of small-scale research exploring an aspect of Education in which they are personally interested.

PG Cert Primary Education: Inclusion with SEND

We recognise that completing your undergraduate degree isn't the end of your development as a teacher. Q4 students on this course are able to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in their final year, allowing them to grow in their expertise and provide exceptional support to students who traditionally face barriers in education.

Tuition Fees

2025 - 2026

• £9,535 - UK
• £14,900 - International

2024-2025:

• £9,250 - UK
• £13,575 - International

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

International Finance

At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international and EU students looking to study at one of our main four campuses. No matter your choice of course or career path, our International Team is here to support you.

Funding

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs. For example all students will need to purchase stationery and may wish to purchase some text books. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc. although such features are usually options within the course.

Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year.

Books and Journals

Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.

Stationery

Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.

Clothing and Equipment

The activity you undertake on placement will demand certain resources. These resources will set you up to begin your career as a teacher, and ensure your classroom is well-stocked: Teachers toolkit to bring to each session which includes felt tips, scissors, glue stick, post its etc (£20-30) You will need suitable clothing for PE sessions. Begin to build up a collection of children’s picture books which will be an invaluable resource for you as both a student and a qualified teacher.

Field Trips

Students will need to fund their own transport to their placement. There is the possibility that a university arranged placement will require travelling time, and any expenses incurred are to be met by the student. Therefore, the student should budget for the outlay of travel costs. Students may be eligible to claim some assistance with the costs of travel and subsistence.