About Primary And Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) BA (hons) in University of Sussex
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 our innovative course, you’ll develop academic skills, research expertise and the ability to analyse issues critically. This helps you follow best practice when you graduate with Newly Qualified Teacher Status.
Your future career
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.
Academic qualification equivalents
- 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE) or 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
- TOEFL : 88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
- PTE : 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
University of Sussex Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment |
1960 |
International Students |
24% |
Post Graduation Employment Rate |
94% |
Mode of Program |
Full time; Distance Learning |
Academic Calendar |
Semester Based |
UG Tuition Fee (2018-19) |
15,500 - 30,450 GBP (Overseas Students) |
Master’s Tuition Fee (2018-19) |
15,500 - 19,200 GBP (Overseas Students) |
University of Sussex Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The Cost of Attendance at the University of Sussex per year for overseas students is tabulated below:
Expenses |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
Undergraduate Tuition (2018-19) |
Standard lower rate and foundation year:15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 BMBS in Medicine: 30,450 |
Master’s Tuition (2018-19) |
Standard lower rate and foundation year: 15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 |
Accommodation (On - Campus) |
4,940 - 8,340 |
Accommodation (Off-Campus) |
5616 - 7284 |
Books and supplies |
1,144 |
Food |
2,340 - 2,604 |
Laundry |
360 |
Personal expenditure and miscellaneous |
500 - 3,000 |