Teaching..

Hi, instead of completing a regular undergrad degree and THEN another year of a PGCE to become a teacher…would it be possible to just do an undergraduate degree which gives QTS and become a qualified teacher straight away after the degree.
Thanks!

Hi, instead of completing a regular undergrad degree and THEN another year of a PGCE to become a teacher…would it be possible to just do an undergraduate degree which gives QTS and become a qualified teacher straight away after the degree.
Thanks!

Good evening,
It is okay to choose either route into teaching; there are also other options, including teaching courses, Training programmes and apprenticeships, which can be completed after an undergraduate degree.
There are many education degree courses that you can complete at the undergraduate level, and you can qualify with a QTS.
However, if there is another undergraduate degree you wish to pursue, e.g., art or biology, the PGCE is the better option. Many students who don't know what they want to do before their undergraduate studies decide to do the PGCE, but if you already know you want to be a teacher, the teaching undergraduate route is better, as it is a year shorter and will save you a year's tuition fee. The teaching undergraduate also offers more experience than the PGCE.
The University of Reading has an ambassador programme where prospective students can talk with current university students. There is an undergraduate student studying primary teaching who you can talk to and ask any questions you may have about the course. The ambassador's name is Jessica, and you can find her profile here.
I hope this helps. If you have any more questions, please let us know.
All the best,
Ella
BSc Ecology

Thanks for the reply! I was looking at the Manchester Met undergrad education degree and it said it gives a recommendation for QTS? So there could be a chance i may not get QTS depending on my results?
Also another question, once i do get QTS, would i be qualified to start working straught away and earn the minimum salary of £31k?
Many thanks!!
Aminah

Hi, instead of completing a regular undergrad degree and THEN another year of a PGCE to become a teacher…would it be possible to just do an undergraduate degree which gives QTS and become a qualified teacher straight away after the degree.
Thanks!

As stated - there are education degree courses. One thing to bear in mind is that teaching is not for everyone and this is only discovered afterwards. Having a general degree is a good way of securing a backup plan.
Just a thought! Good luck!

That’s true, what degree are you doing or are you a student?

I did electronics and computing years ago. Then a PGCE. Now doing a Masters in Education.

wowww that’s really cool, did you have a job in electronics and computing? or what made you want to pursue education?

Yes - for quite a few years. Didn't really enjoy it to be honest. Lots of the same. Teaching is so much more sociable and is something that counts. That said, I may well be looking to get out in a few years time and do something else.

Hi, instead of completing a regular undergrad degree and THEN another year of a PGCE to become a teacher…would it be possible to just do an undergraduate degree which gives QTS and become a qualified teacher straight away after the degree.
Thanks!

Hi there, the simple answer is, yes. There are now lots of providers offering education degrees with QTS done over 3 years. Take a look on university web sites and you will find lots.