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Roehampton is home to one of the largest education departments in London and is one of the principal providers of Initial Teacher Education nationally

About the course

This nationally renowned programme reflects the needs of a primary teacher and the nature of the primary curriculum. It promotes the development of subject knowledge and teaching skills, a thorough understanding of children and the curriculum, and the ability to reflect on your experiences.

Graduates of this programme are qualified to teach children across the full primary age range, with a specialism in one of two age phases: Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 (3–7 year old children) or Key Stage 2 (7–11 year old children)

Course overview


Full programme details

Type

Undergraduate
BA

Duration

3 years (full-time)

Department

Education

Tuition fees

£8,500 (2013; UK/EU)

Cash scholarships and bursaries available

Entry tariff

320 points

Single or Combined

Single honours

Facilities

The University of Roehampton has exceptional facilities including an extensive Library and Learning Services, and state-of-the-art teaching spaces in modern buildings.

Career opportunities

The University of Roehampton has an enviable record in graduate employment. Employers want a complete package of qualification, experience and life skills, so we provide all sorts of career-boosting opportunities, such as internships, work or volunteer placements, networking events, and semesters at universities abroad.

The most recent survey of our teaching graduates showed that 97% had obtained teaching employment within six months of finishing their programme. The majority of these began their first appointment in the September after graduation. Many Roehampton graduates obtain posts in our local schools while others apply further afield and are much sought after by schools and Local Authorities throughout the UK.

Key Information Set (KIS)

Foundation and Key Stage 1
Key Stage 2

School of Education

The School of Education has a long established international reputation for high-quality teaching and research, positioned as one of the principal providers of Initial Teacher Education nationally, and houses highly successful provision in the areas of Education Studies and Early Childhood Studies. We are one of the largest education departments in London and the South-East, a large and vibrant 'community of practice' with staff and students working with colleagues from schools, colleges and local authorities to improve education provision.

Go to the Department of Education homepage.

Green Awards Ceremony 2013 2013-05-24 Green Impact teams and environmental heroes throughout the University of Roehampton were recognised at the Green Awards Ceremony held last week. Simon Dorman with Environmental Champion, Jennifer Foulds Chair of Environmental Forum, Simon Dorman, presented

Business Management student Alexander Large and Drama, Theatre and Performance student Tiffany Birchard have been awarded iPads by the University for their participation in the National Student Survey.

School of Education gets seal of approval from Ofsted 2013-04-17 In its latest assessment of the teacher training programmes offered by  the University, Ofsted has lavished praise on the School of Education. Ofsted found that Roehampton trainees show good personal qualitiesand securely build their

The 2013 National Student Survey is underway, giving final year undergraduate students an opportunity to shout out about their Roehampton experience.

SEDA 20th Anniversary Celebration 2013-01-17 The Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a lecture in the House of Commons attended by our Paul O'Prey (Vice-Chancellor) and Julie Hall (Director of Learning and Teaching Enhancement) Julie Hall, Justi