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Lorraine Harrison Head of the School of EducationTim Rose Senior Admissions TutorRichard Wallis Education BA(Hons) Route Leader
Opportunities in Education
Why choose teaching?
• Genuine opportunity to ‘make a difference’
• Challenging and rewarding working life
• Every day is different
• Good and varied career prospects
But which Route to QTS?
• Undergraduate or postgraduate
• Primary, Secondary or cross-phase?
• University-based or school-based training
A Career in Teaching
• Distinctive and exciting courses
• A long established provider, 5th largest nationally
• Achieved the highest quality ratings (Ofsted)
• Retention / employment / achievement rates above the sector average
• 90% of all trainees rated at least good by the end of their training
• Strong student satisfaction ratings
Why choose Brighton?
Primary Education BA(Hons) with QTS
- 3-7 or 5-11 years
English/Mathematics Education (7-14 years)
BA(Hons) with QTS
- Maths or English specialist routes
Secondary Education BA(Hons) with QTS
- Maths, D&T or Chemistry
PGCE Primary and many Secondary subjects
School-based training
Courses available
An exciting and innovative three year route with many distinctive
features.
• Hands-on experience in many different partnership schools.
• An advanced specialism and leadership skills in a National
Curriculum subject.
• An advanced level of understanding and critical awareness of
concepts and theories related to education.
• The capacity to respond to the changing educational context.
BA(Hons) in Primary Education with QTS
Entry Requirements
• GCSEs (Grade C or above) in at least 5 subjects. These
MUST include English, Mathematics and Science
• Typically ABB at A2 or equivalent (BTEC, IB, CACHE,
ACCESS are all welcome)
• Recent experience of working with children in a school
setting
• Professional Skills Tests
BA(Hons) in Primary Education with QTS
Professional Skills Tests
The University of Brighton recommend that you prepare carefully
before attempting the tests, as you are limited to only three
attempts per test.
• Undergraduate applicants need not have passed the tests before
they come to an interview, although there may be some
advantages.
• We will be prepared to consider your capacity to pass and
potentially make you an offer of a place subject to their
successful completion.
• We advise that you plan ahead and book your tests well in
advance so that you can organise your preparation.
Details about the tests, including how to register and prepare for the
tests, can be found on the DfE and UoB websites
An exciting and innovative three year route
with many distinctive features.
• Secure knowledge of your specialist
subject beyond that which is necessary
for teaching in Key Stage 3 and a
sound working knowledge of the
primary core and foundation subjects.• The intellectual and organisational skills to create a stimulating learning environment.• An advanced level understanding and critical awareness of concepts and theories related to education.• The capacity to respond to the changing educational context.
English or Mathematics Education with QTS (7-14 years) BA(Hons)
Entry requirements
(subject to government legislation)
• GCSEs (Grade C or above) in at least 5 subjects.
These MUST include English, Mathematics and
Science
• Typically BBB at A2 or equivalent, including English or
maths (BTEC, IB, CACHE, ACCESS are all welcome)
• Recent experience of working with children in a school
setting
• Passing the Professional Skills Tests
English or Mathematics Education with QTS (7-14 years) BA(Hons)
Both Primary Education BA(Hons) and Mathematics/English Education (7-14 years) BA(Hons) will include an option at the end of year 1 to transfer on to an enhanced 4 year route.
– Enhanced subject specialism and leadership skills
– Complementary placement
– Optional modules
– Special Educational Needs
– Masters-level credits
New for 2013 entry
An exciting degree where students examine education in its widest interpretation, drawing on many subject areas.
• Develop an awareness of the aims and values of education and its relationship to society
• Develop a critical perspective of educational theory, policy and practice.
• Examine policy into practice through placements
Education BA(Hons)
Entry Requirements
• Selection includes interview
• ABB or equivalent, including access
• GCSE (minimum grade C), or equivalent: at least three subjects, one to be English (or equivalent) OR Key Skills in communication, numeracy and IT at level 3
Education BA(Hons)
Potential graduate employment destinations include;– leisure services and the media– youth and community work– museums, libraries and galleries education services– educational research– overseas development, environmental change and sustainable development– Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Education BA(Hons)
Inspiring and relevant teaching team
Strong sense of school community
Fantastic campus and facilities
Part of a large university - clubs and societies
Influencing national policy
Why Choose Brighton?
