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This course provides comprehensive knowledge about child development and equips you with the skills to become an imaginative and impactful educator who can positively influence young learners. Your teaching placements will span diverse environments—from urban to rural schools, including both mainstream and specialized institutions—where seasoned professionals will guide you in creating effective lesson plans and implementing assessment techniques.
Earn Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through this dynamic degree program, specifically tailored for primary education in Wales while remaining applicable across the UK and internationally. There's never been a more exciting time to pursue teacher training in Wales, as the country pioneers an innovative national curriculum. Bangor University, renowned for its excellence in teacher education, collaborates with top schools in north Wales that have helped shape this program. Delivered through the CaBan partnership—uniting schools, Bangor University, regional consortium GwE, and research institute CIEREI—this initiative fosters exceptional educators through initial training and ongoing professional development.
You'll benefit from skilled school mentors who will nurture your growth into an outstanding teacher. University tutors and school-based experts will provide exceptional guidance through both campus sessions and practical placements. While this English-medium program places students exclusively in English-medium schools (no Welsh language requirement), we actively promote bilingualism by supporting your understanding of Welsh culture and language development, regardless of proficiency level.
Career Prospects
The BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (3-11) qualification is widely recognized in Wales and England, with frequent international transferability into teaching roles. It thoroughly prepares you for educational challenges in Wales and elsewhere.
This program opens doors to various education careers while cultivating leadership abilities crucial for professional advancement. Research consistently shows that school leadership significantly impacts student achievement, second only to classroom teaching. Through the CaBan partnership, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge leadership theories and practices that inform both this program and regional/national efforts to strengthen school leadership teams.