STUDY

1. GCSE

GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths (and a Science subject for primary age phase).

2. Degree

A UK first degree (or equivalent) - normally 2.2 honours or above (with a minimum of 300 credits with 60 at Level 6 for primary trainees. for secondary trainees, this should be in a directly relevant or closely related subject. Completion of a Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course might be a condition of offer depending on the outcome of interview).

If your qualifications were not gained in the UK, you can visit the National Academic Register Centre (NARIC) website to find out whether your qualifications are considered to be equivalent to UK GCSEs and degrees. Please note that the onus is on you to prove that your qualifications are equivalent and you must include a NARIC statement with your application verifying this.

How to Apply Entry Requirements Explained

Any offer of a place will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Health and physical capacity to train to teach

Safeguarding background checks

Childcare disqualification checks

An interview, a literacy and numeracy assessment will be included as part of the interview process.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.

International Homepage English Language Requirements

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If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Further information on Recognition of Prior Learning