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Teaching

Help to mould the next generation and enable children to reach their potential.

Introduction

Our BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS course helps you to develop the practical skills you’ll need to teach in a classroom, whilst exploring the ways in which children learn and addressing the factors which affect this.

This course will help you develop new, creative ways to teach a broad and balanced curriculum and learn the professional skills necessary for your future career in teaching.

You’ll also enhance your research skills, learning how to utilise the latest educational research in your teaching methods. This will help to improve your classroom management, innovate teaching methods and effectively deal with problems that arise.

Our academic team are on hand to provide dedicated support throughout your time studying at Manchester Met.

Join us and become part of a community dedicated to shaping the future through quality teaching and learning experiences.

Why Manchester Met?

Real-world experience

You’ll undertake placements in a variety of school settings and gain valuable experience in the Early Years, KS1 and KS2.

Qualified teacher status

When you complete your degree you will be recommended for QTS.

Dedicated support

You’ll be part of a small tutor group and be allocated a personal tutor for the duration of your degree, to make sure you’re getting the support you need.

Teaching excellence

You'll be taught by lecturers who have practical experience across a range of settings, such as schools, local government and community projects.

Community feeling

Enrolling in this course means that you'll be joining a vibrant community of like-minded student teachers, where you can create connections and share best practice.

Career prospects

93% of graduates go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course for teacher training graduates at Manchester Metropolitan University. (Graduate Outcomes survey 2020/21 graduates. Contains HESA Data © HESA 2020 hesa.ac.uk).

I’ve always wanted to be a primary school teacher - the course helps you understand the different roles in a child’s development and education. There’s a wide range of support available, including study and counselling, so you know that someone is always there to help.
Kimberly
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS student
I’ve always wanted to be a primary school teacher - the course helps you understand the different roles in a child’s development and education. There’s a wide range of support available, including study and counselling, so you know that someone is always there to help.
Kimberly
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS student

Our Reputation

Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

Rated an "outstanding" university

Manchester Met received overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027.

Times Higher Education

Student satisfaction

We're ranked in the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction, according to the Times Higher Education.

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Research with impact

90% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent, according to the Research Excellence Framework (2021).

Course listing

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BA (Hons)

Primary Education with QTS*

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