BA Primary Education with Art (QTS)

The BA QTS Primary Education with Art Specialism course offered by the University of Reading is structured for those who aspire to teach art to primary school pupils as part of the general curriculum. This undergraduate three-year long course focuses on teaching skills within different subjects and age ranges and also includes three school experiences where students learn and practice teaching on placements.Course Content: The curriculum includes all national curriculum subjects with additional emphasis on art. In the first year, students explore the foundation subjects and art, focusing on practice and developing key academic skills. The second year revolves around curriculum subjects and an appreciation of different learning environments. It's in the final year that students get to connect theory with practice and develop their professional roles as teachers. They will also conduct an independent project as part of an area of special interest or deep study.Key Modules: Key elements of the course include Inclusion and Diversity, School Experience, Primary Art and Design, and Childhood, Teaching, and Young People's Mental Health.Accreditations: Successfully completing this course would lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) upon graduation, which is a necessary qualification for teaching in most schools in England.Future Careers: The course sets a strong foundation for a career in primary education teaching. Graduates have also found employment in areas such as educational consultancy, publishing, educational psychology, museum and charity work, and further studying or research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.