Entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course if you wish to begin studying with us in 2021. They should be used as a general guide.
A-levels
not suitable.
International Baccalaureate
not suitable.
Access to HE Diploma
not suitable.
Foundation degree/HND/HNC
minimum one year full-time study at HE level OR 120 CATS points at level 1 in a relevant subject area.
GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
at least three subjects, including English and maths. In-house equivalence tests are available for suitable candidates if these requirements have not already been achieved.
Experience
While experience in a school is not a condition of entry for initial teacher education courses we recommend that you take up opportunities to gain a realistic understanding of whether teaching is right for you. The Get Into Teaching School Experience Programme offers opportunities across the country to book a day’s worth of experience.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.
Other
- Interviews normally take place in person on our Falmer campus or in one of our partner schools. From March 2020, all interviews will take place over Skype.
- Applicants from minority ethnic and other groups under-represented in the profession, including men in primary teaching, are particularly welcome.
- All offers are subject to an occupational health check and Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check.