2014 entry requirements

Normally GCSE grade A or B in English and mathematics, although we consider applicants with grade C and a wider profile. Your wider profile may include experience of working in related settings, demonstrating how your existing skills will contribute to your achievement as a teacher, or providing evidence of working at a higher level in these subjects through further qualifications. We also require a grade C in science.

Plus one of the following
• 300 points from at least two GCE/VCE full A levels with 100 points (grade B) or more in each, one of which must be a primary national curriculum subject such as geography, art, religious education, English or science. We also accept sociology, psychology or health and social care.

• A minimum of 300 points from BTEC National Diploma in a subject relevant to the primary national curriculum or early years foundation stage

• 300 points from CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education

• Access – QAA recognised diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3, including 20 credits at merit or above. At least 18 credits at level 3 must be in a primary national curriculum subject, or sociology, or psychology. You can take GCSE equivalents for English, mathematics and science on Access courses (12 level two credits).

You must already hold the GCSE requirements before applying.

If English is not your first language you need an average IELTS score of 7.0.

You must also have evidence of at least 10 days' experience of working with children in a foundation stage or Key Stage 1 setting gained within 12 months before your application.

For entry in 2013 onwards there will be national pre-entry tests in literacy and numeracy.

Download our application experience guidelines for more information about experience requirements and interview advice for this course. This document includes important information about your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being unsuccessful.

If you are invited to interview you will need to download the work reference template and bring this completed with you to your interview.

We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age.

Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.

As you will work with children, you must complete a declaration of criminal convictions and health check forms. If you already have an undergraduate degree you are not eligible to apply for this course.

2013 entry requirements

Normally GCSE grade A or B in English and mathematics, although we consider applicants with grade C and a wider profile. Your wider profile may include experience of working in related settings, demonstrating how your existing skills will contribute to your achievement as a teacher, or providing evidence of working at a higher level in these subjects through further qualifications. We also require a grade C in science.

Plus one of the following
• 300 points from at least two GCE/VCE full A levels with 100 points (grade B) or more in each, one of which must be a primary national curriculum subject such as geography, art, religious education, English or science. We also accept sociology, psychology or health and social care.