University course Β· real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni Β· part of Careermash
University degree

Teaching and Learning

Truro and Penwith College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· your guide
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About this course

This course has been developed with primary schools to use experience within an educational setting and informative theoretical perspectives for students to start their pathway to being primary school teachers.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
85% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels85%
an Access course5%
other higher education5%
Other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
80%
Continue past first year
96%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£16,500
3 years on
Β£21,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation25%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled15%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Secretarial and related occupations10%
Other Educational ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Sales occupations10%
Elementary occupations10%
Teaching and Childcare Associate ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
96%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching95%
Assessment & feedback95%
Academic support100%
Well organised100%
Learning resources97%
Student community90%
In students' own words
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A great decision
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city β€” local co…
Class of 2022 Β· Full-time
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Genuinely worthwhile
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city β€” good transport links mak…
Class of 2023 Β· Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Truro and Penwith College's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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