Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) BEd (Hons)

<strong>Become a 10/10 teacher with one of the best Education training providers in the UK. Study in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough.</strong><br/><br/>Combine academic study with three high-quality assessed placements in primary schools and develop the experience, understanding and confidence you need to kick-start an exciting, successful career in teaching.<br/><br/>You’ll learn how to create a safe and happy classroom that supports pupils’ learning, and explore key issues affecting education today.<br/><br/>Our selective, individualised approach means you’ll be closely mentored and empowered to tailor your training to your individual needs and interests.<br/><br/>Get into teaching with the only new accredited university provider of teacher training in the UK.<br/><br/>Join a course designed and taught by primary school teachers, for primary school teachers.<br/><br/>Train at an institution with over 20 years’ experience of training education professionals.<br/><br/>Study at a university ranked 8th in the country for UK undergraduates working as managers, directors or senior officials.<br/><br/>Study at a university ranked 13th in the country for Education in the Guardian League Table 2025.<br/><br/><strong>Careers</strong><br/><br/>This is the course for you if you want to be a primary school teacher.<br/><br/>Once you graduate you’ll be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and will be eligible to begin your Early Career Teacher journey.<br/><br/>While studying, youll complete three placements that fully prepare you to take on your own class.<br/><br/>If you prefer to work outside of the classroom, you’ll be ready to take on various roles in education and training.<br/><br/>With your undergraduate degree and QTS in one, this course has been designed for the next generation of primary school teachers.<br/><br/>Our degree is aligned with the Department for Education’s Teachers’ Standards and related Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Content Framework, so you’ll be fully prepared for all the requirements to be qualified to teach the 5-11 age range.<br/><br/>Graduation doesnt need to be the end of your time with us. If you’d like to continue your studies, we offer a range of postgraduate degrees in education. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.<br/><br/><strong>Teaching</strong><br/><br/>Develop a deep understanding of core and foundation curriculum subjects, how children learn, classroom management, and key issues such as inclusion and safeguarding.<br/><br/>You’ll continually critically reflect upon your learning and placement experiences, in order to improve your teaching practice. In Year 3, you’ll produce a detailed report on a professional issue that interests you, further demonstrating what you’ve learned.<br/><br/>Placements are integral to each year of your course. Each placement advances your role in the school setting, building up to 80% responsibility in the classroom in Year 3.

The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU was also named University of the Year for 2023, reflecting their commitment to excellent education. <br/><br/>You'll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who can help you start building your CV, while also earning some extra money. They were also a finalist in the Academic Employability Awards 2025, showing the great opportunities that await ARU alumni!<br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you'll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more! ARU's Peterborough Lab building was also named building of the year at the 2025 Pineapple Awards.<br/><br/>Find out more and apply to ARU today.