Key information
- Duration:
- 3 years full time
- Typical A-level offer:
- BBB
- Contextual A-level offer:
- BBC-BCC
- UCAS code:
- X120
- Start date:
- September 2024
- 1st in the UK for our research impact in Education in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)
- Good for Overall Effectiveness in the Primary Age-Phase (Ofsted 2023)
- 10th in the UK for Education (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
Planning to become a primary or early years teacher?
We’re proud of our strong partnerships with local schools, and together, we ensure that all aspects of our course prepare you well for a future career in teaching. You’ll learn from experts who are advising governments nationally and internationally, shaping policy and improving practice. You’ll get personalised support from established classroom practitioners across a range of professional practice placements.
On this innovative course, you’ll train to teach children in the Primary (5-11) age bracket. You’ll develop:
- academic skills
- research expertise
- the ability to analyse issues critically.
This will help you follow best practice when you graduate with Newly Qualified Teacher Status.
We offer our Initial Teacher Education courses in partnership with the University of Chichester as the accredited provider for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). On successful completion of your course, you’ll be awarded a University of Sussex BA with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The course is managed and delivered by the University of Sussex on our campus and in our partnership schools.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Sussex puts children at the centre of the curriculum. I’ve been encouraged to experience the environment as a child, and to make my teaching as exciting and engaging as possible.”Amy Knight
Primary and Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) BA
Choosing Sussex – Jessica Douglas, Primary and Early Years Education (with QTS) BA
Discover Sussex
Online information sessions: Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 5pm – 8pm
Entry requirements
A-level
| Typical offer | BBB |
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| Contextual offer | BBC-BCC Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan |
| GCSEs | You must also have GCSE (or equivalent) in English language, Mathematics and Science with at least grade 4 in each (or grade C) in each. If you have taken Combined Science GCSE, you must have a score of 4,4 or better. |
| Extended Project Qualification | We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us |
Other UK qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
| Typical offer | Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 21 credits at Distinction |
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| Subjects | The Access course should be in the humanities, education or social sciences. |
| GCSEs | You must also have GCSE (or equivalent) in English language, Mathematics and Science with at least grade 4 in each (or grade C) in each. If you have taken Combined Science GCSE, you must have a score of 4,4 or better |
Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects (including A-level mixes)
| Typical offer | M2 M2 M2 If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects we would expect you to have grade B at A-level and, M2 and M2 in two Pre-Us. If you have two A-levels and a Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject we would normally expect you to have grades BB at A-level and M2 in Pre-U. |
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| GCSEs | You must also have GCSE (or equivalent) in English language, Mathematics and Science with at least grade 4 in each (or grade C) in each. If you have taken Combined Science GCSE, you must have a score of 4,4 or better |
International Baccalaureate
| Typical offer | 30 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. If you are taking the IB Diploma the science will need to be in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. If you are taking GCSEs, we would expect you to have at least grade 4 (or grade C) in English, Mathematics and Science.
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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education ( Early Years Educator)
| Typical offer | Grade A |
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| GCSEs | You must also have GCSE (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science with at least grade 4 in each (or grade C). If you have taken Combined Science GCSE, you must have a score of 4,4 or better |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level
| Typical offer | Grade B in A-level and Distinction, Merit in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma |
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| Contextual offer | Grade B in A-level and Distinction, Merit (or Merit, Merit) in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma. Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan |
| GCSEs | You must also have GCSE (or equivalent) in English language, Mathematics and Science with at least grade 4 in each (or grade C) in each. If you have taken Combined Science GCSE, you must have a score of 4,4 or better |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels
| Typical offer | Grades BB in A-levels and Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. |
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| Contextual offer | Grades BC in A-levels and Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan |
| GCSEs | You must also have GCSE (or equivalent) in English language, Mathematics and Science with at least grade 4 in each (or grade C) in each. If you have taken Combined Science GCSE, you must have a score of 4,4 or better |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)
| Typical offer | DDM |
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| Contextual offer | DMM Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan |
| Subjects | BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma preferably in Business, Sport, Applied Science, Performing Arts, IT, Health and Social Care or Media. |
| GCSEs | You must also have GCSE (or equivalent) in English language, Mathematics and Science with at least grade 4 in each (or grade C) in each. If you have taken Combined Science GCSE, you must have a score of 4,4 or better |
Scottish Highers
| Typical offer | ABBBB |
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| GCSEs | You will need Scottish National 5 in English language, Mathematics and Science at grade C. |
T Level
| Typical offer | Pass T-Level with an overall grade of Distinction including grade B in the Core Component
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| Contextual offer | Merit overall with a grade B in Core Component Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan |
| Subjects | Preferably Education and Childcare |
| GCSEs | You must also have GCSE (or equivalent) in English language, Mathematics and Science with at least grade 4 in each (or grade C) in each. If you have taken Combined Science GCSE, you must have a score of 4,4 or better. |
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced
| Typical offer | BBB from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels |
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| GCSEs | You must also have GCSE (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science with at least grade C in each (or grade 4). If you have taken Combined Science GCSE, you must have a score of C,C (4,4) or better |
International Baccalaureate
| Typical offer | 30 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. If you are taking the IB Diploma the science will need to be in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. If you are taking GCSEs, we would expect you to have at least grade 4 (or grade C) in English, Mathematics and Science.
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European Baccalaureate
| Typical offer | Overall result of at least 75% |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
Other international qualifications
Australia
| Typical offer | Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and 85% in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER, or a Queensland OP of 5 or better. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Austria
| Typical offer | Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of 2.2 or better for first-year entry. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Belgium
| Typical offer | Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Bulgaria
| Typical offer | Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects). |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
Canada
| Typical offer | Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 70% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses. British Columbia Certificate of Graduation BBBBB from 5 grade 12 courses. We also recognise the High School Diploma from other provinces -including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick- where we look for strong performance in grade 12 subjects, and the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
China
| Typical offer | If you have the Goakao, we will consider applications for direct entry to first year. You would normally need an overall average of 75%, including required subjects. We are also pleased to consider applications if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year or you have one or more years of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution. The Senior High School Graduation alone would not be sufficient for entry to our undergraduate degrees, but you may be eligible to apply for our International Foundation Year. If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex. Check which qualifications the International Study Centre accepts for the International Foundation Year. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Croatia
| Typical offer | Maturatna Svjedodžba with an overall score of 4. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Cyprus
| Typical offer | Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of 18 /20. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Czech Republic
| Typical offer | Maturita with a good overall average. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Denmark
| Typical offer | Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or Studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7 on the new grading scale. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
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Finland
| Typical offer | Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result of at least MMMM |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
France
| Typical offer | French Baccalauréat with overall final result of at least 12/20. |
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| Additional requirements |
You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Germany
| Typical offer | German Abitur with an overall result of 2.2 or better. |
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| Additional requirements |
You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Greece
| Typical offer | Apolytirion with an overall average of at least 18 will be considered for first-year entry. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hong Kong
| Typical offer | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 4,4,4 from three subjects including two electives. |
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| Additional requirements |
You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hungary
| Typical offer | Erettsegi/Matura with a good averageof at least 55544. |
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| Additional requirements |
You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
India
| Typical offer | Standard XII results 75% - 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE) |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Iran
| Typical offer | Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Ireland
| Typical offer | Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 |
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| Additional requirements | You must have at least grade O4 in Mathematics in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Israel
| Typical offer | For first year entry at least 80% (or 8/10) in at least 6 subjects, including one 5 unit subject, in one sitting of the Bagrut. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
Italy
| Typical offer | Italian Diploma di Maturità or Diploma Pass di Esame di Stato with a Final Diploma mark of at least 78/100. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Japan
| Typical offer | Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Latvia
| Typical offer | Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Lithuania
| Typical offer | Brandos Atestatas including scores of 80-90% in at least three state examinations (other than English). |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Luxembourg
| Typical offer | Pass the Diplome de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires with 43 points overall. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
Malaysia
| Typical offer | Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with grades of BBB, Matriculation with a least a grade of 3 or UEC with an overall average grade B3 (75%). |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Netherlands
| Typical offer | Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), normally with an average of at least 7. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis |
Nigeria
| Typical offer | You are expected to have one of the following:
You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English. Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Norway
| Typical offer | Norwegian Vitnemal Fra Den Videregaende Opplaering - Pass with an overall average of 4. |
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| Additional requirements |
You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Pakistan
| Typical offer | You can apply for direct entry to Year 1 if you are completing at least two years of Bachelor degree studies. You'll normally need to complete a Foundation year after taking Intermediate Certificate or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). You might choose one of our International Foundation Years at the International Study Centre on campus. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Poland
| Typical offer | Pass Matura with least 3 Extended level subjects in the 75th percentile.
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
Portugal
| Typical offer | Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark of 16/20. |
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| Additional requirements |
You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Romania
| Typical offer | Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 8.0. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Russia
| Typical offer | Applicants who have good grades in the Attestat o Srednem Obrazovami (Certificate of Secondary Education) and who have successfully completed the first year of a Russian University degree, with a minimum GPA of 4.0, will be considered for admission to the first year of our bachelor’s degree courses. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Singapore
| Typical offer | A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovakia
| Typical offer | Pass Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške (Maturita) with an average grade of 2.0 from 4 subjects
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovenia
| Typical offer | Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 23 points overall. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
South Africa
| Typical offer | National Senior Certificate with very good grades. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Spain
| Typical offer | Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result of at least 7.5 |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sri Lanka
| Typical offer | Sri Lankan A-levels. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sweden
| Typical offer | Fullstandigt Slutbetyg/Högskoleförberedande Examen with a total of 2,500 credits to include B grades in the majority of subjects. |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Switzerland
| Typical offer | Federal Maturity Certificate. |
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| Subject-specific knowledge | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Turkey
| Typical offer | We'll consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme, with a score of at least 4/5 or 80/100 in their final year, on a case by case basis for direct entry to year 1. Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. |
USA
| Typical offer | We look at your full profile taking into account everything you are studying, including the high school graduation diploma, Grade 12 GPA, SAT tests and/or ACT grades We are particularly interested in AP tests and would ideally like to see three good AP scores. Advanced Placement Tests with scores of between 5,4,4 to 4,4,4 in three subjects. If you have taken the SAT reasoning tests we'd normally expect a combined score of at least 1300. If you've taken the ACT we'd expect to see a composite score of at least 26.
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| Additional requirements | You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component
Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements
Other English language requirements
Proficiency tests
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
185 overall, including at least 176 in each skill.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
185 overall, including at least 176 in each skill
Pearson (PTE Academic)
67 overall, including at least 62 in all four skills.
Check your Pearson (PTE Academic) qualification meets all of our language requirements
TOEFL (iBT)
95 overall, including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing.
Check your TOEFL qualification meets all of our language requirements
Find out more about TOEFL (iBT).
The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.
English language qualifications
Country exceptions
Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirements. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.
List of exempt countries
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada**
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- USA
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
Admissions information for applicants
| Disclosure and barring service check | Yes. All candidates offered a place on the course will be required to satisfactorily complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of all cautions and warnings as well as convictions, before their place on the course is confirmed. International students will additionally be required to obtain a recent criminal record certificate from their home country. A list of admissible certificates can be found on the UK Government website: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants. |
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| Health check required | Yes |
| Interview | Yes |
| Specific application procedures | Yes. Find out more about specific entry procedures for this course. |
| Transfers into Year 2 | No |
If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us
For details on any additional costs, check out the Fees and scholarships section.
Modules
This is a single-honours course, allowing you to focus in depth on your core subject.
Find out about our types of undergraduate degrees, their structure, modules and credits
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Autumn teaching
- Educating the Whole Child
- Exploring Children's Communication, Language and Literacy
- Exploring Professional Practice in Primary and Early Year Setting
Autumn and spring teaching
Spring teaching
- Inclusive Childhoods
- The Purposes and Meanings of Education
- Unpacking Children's Mathematical Understanding
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.
Check back in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2024/25.
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Autumn teaching
- Engaging in Professional Practice in Primary and Early Year Settings
- Engaging Young Learners - Growing, Playing, Talking and Learning
- Strengthening Children's Mathematical Understanding
Autumn and spring teaching
Spring teaching
- Becoming a Researcher
- Developing Children's Communication, Language and Literacy
- Evaluating Special Educational Needs, Disability, Inclusion and Diversity
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.
Check back in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2024/25.
Study abroad (optional)
Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career. Find out where your course could take you
If your application to study abroad is successful, you’ll have to meet the academic requirements at Sussex and also at the partner university. Find out more about studying abroad as a Sussex student
Placements
This course includes 120 days of professional placements over three years to help you link theory and practice.
These placements guide you through observation, engagement in teaching and learning, and research.
You have the opportunity to focus your dissertation within a professional setting, and gain experience that will help you progress into primary teaching or early years education.
Teaching placements – Jessica Douglas, Primary and Early Years Education (with QTS) BA
Please note that if you’re receiving – or applying for – USA federal Direct Loan funds, you can’t transfer to the version of your course with an optional study abroad period in any country or optional placement in the USA if the number of credits for the placement/internship exceeds 25% of the total credits for your course. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Autumn and spring teaching
- Curriculum Knowledge 3: The World as a Stage
- Embedding Professional Practice in Primary and Early Year Settings
- Research Minded Project
Spring teaching
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.
Check back in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2024/25.
Our staff
We’re committed to supporting, nurturing and inspiring you all – as the next generation of teachers.”Liz Cousins, Dr Marcelo Staricoff and Alka Townend
Leadership team for the Primary and Early Years Education (with QTS) BA
Inspirational academics – Jessica Douglas, Primary and Early Years Education (with QTS) BA
Mrs Hayley Preston-Smith
Lecturer in Primary and Early Years Educ
Fees
- Home students:
- £9,250 per year
- Channel Islands and Isle of Man students:
- £9,250 per year
- International students:
- £21,500 per year
- Study abroad:
- Find out about grants and funding, tuition fees and insurance costs for studying abroad
- Placement:
- Find out about tuition fees for placements
Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis. Find details on our tuition fees page.
Additional costs
Note about additional costs
Please note that all costs are best estimates based on current market values. Activities may be subject to unavoidable change in response to Government advice. We’ll let you know at the earliest opportunity. We review estimates every year and they may vary with inflation. Find out how to budget for student life.
DBS check and health assessment
When you register at Sussex, you’re charged fees for mandatory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and health assessments. If you get a bursary, you pay for your DBS, it costs around £40. You also pay for your health assessment which costs between £6 to £90 though this may vary if, for example, clinical supervision is required. If you don’t get a bursary, DBS and health assessments are subsidised.
Travel to and from placements
This course has mandatory placements. If you receive a bursary for your studies, you pay for some or all of your travel. Reasonable travel costs are subsidised for some students without access to bursaries.
Find out about typical living costs for studying at Sussex
Find out about our terms and conditions
Scholarships
Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2024/25.
Careers
This course gives you Newly Qualified Teacher Status, as well as an internationally recognised academic qualification.
We have an excellent record in helping our qualified teachers secure their first job and offer specialist training on drafting applications.
The degree also equips you for careers working with children, young people, their families and their carers, in organisations such as:
- local government children’s services
- charitable organisations
- the Civil Service
- early years and primary education.
Graduate destinations
As a student on the Primary and Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) course, you can begin work as a qualified teacher on graduation.
Working while you study
Our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work
Career ambitions – Ethan Richold, Primary and Early Years Education (with QTS) BA
You will be required to have a satisfactory Health Check.