Overview

This Primary (School Direct) with Qualified Teacher Status degree course is offered at the University of Derby .

Key facts

Follow the School-based route if you want to spend most of your time learning how to teach in schools
Learn with university led training sessions with dedicated primary specialist tutor
Receive recommendation for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on a course ranked as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted - the highest possible accolade
Join a recently revalidated programme where the content ensures your training is up to date and meets Ofsted standards
Choose a route that matches your career aspirations - choose Early Years (3-7), Primary (5-11).
Benefit from our strong network of provider schools so that you gain varied, challenging and effective practical experience
Be inspired by our team of dedicated, friendly tutors who are renowned internationally for high quality teaching and research
Take your career prospects to the next level: at the end of this course, you will receive 60 credits towards a masters degree.

Careers

There are few professions as important and satisfying as teaching. Successful completion of this course gives you the ideal springboard into a worthwhile career: a PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status, 60 credits at masters level and substantial practical experience.
The Provider-Led, School-based route is a popular choice for students who would like to secure a role in the network of schools where they train and we pride ourselves on producing highly employable graduates. Ofsted said: “Many trainees gain teaching posts before they finish their training and almost all have obtained a teaching post within a very short time of leaving the University.”

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Practice and Pedagogy

Understanding Learners: Raising Aspiration For All

Curriculum Studies: Design and Pedagogy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Enrolment is open until about two weeks before the course begins, but it's best to submit your application as early as possible as some courses fill quickly.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Teaching Primary Education View 48 other Masters in Primary Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have a good UK Honours degree (preferably 2:2) or equivalent, plus grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics, English Language and a Science. You need to have already gained the required GCSE grades when you apply. There are currently a range of equivalences which can be accepted - please contact schooldirect@derby.ac.uk if you need clarification.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at the point of accepting a place at the University. The Disclosure and Barring Service was established when the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged in 2012 and will now provide the criminal records checking service for this course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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