Primary and Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) - BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

### **Why choose this course at Sussex?*** **Gain Newly Qualified Teacher Status to prepare for a career making a difference to children’s lives, from children’s services to teaching.*** **Develop your professional skills in a school with support throughout, learning to plan and teach engaging lessons, tailored to individual needs.*** **Undertake research that you’re passionate about, building skills to conduct research, interpret data and use evidence to enrich your classroom practice.**Teaching is a rewarding career – you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference to the life outcomes for children you’ll work with.On this course, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to become a successful and creative teacher in two phases of education:* Primary (KS1 and KS2)* Early Years (EYFS).At Sussex, you’ll learn from experienced and passionate members of staff. You’ll:* explore how children develop and learn in the core subjects (English, Mathematics and Science) and the full range of other primary curriculum subjects* develop strong and supportive relationships with children that nurture their learning and wellbeing* plan and teach engaging lessons, tailoring learning experiences to children’s individual strengths and needs in an ever-changing society* critically reflect on theory, policy and classroom practice to develop your identity as a creative and research-driven teacher.You’ll gain the confidence to apply your knowledge and ideas to both your academic studies at University and to your practice during your school placements. You’ll spend at least 120 days in a school throughout your degree – supported by a mentor and the school professional tutor. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply to study abroad.In your final year, you’ll undertake a research project on an aspect of Primary Education that you’re passionate about. This will give you the skills to:* conduct educational research* interpret data* use evidence to enrich your classroom practice.We’ll support you at every stage of your degree. As soon as you apply, we’ll help you get ready for your interview. You’ll be supported by an Academic Personal Tutor throughout the course together with module tutors and leaders and the course leader. And once you’re in the final year of your degree, we’ll work with you towards applying and interviewing for your first post as a teacher. We’re also keen to keep in touch and support you in your time as an Early Careers Teacher.### **Location**Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.

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