Winchester Primary Education graduates have a high employment rate and are well respected in the region and beyond. A programme of preparation for applying for teaching posts is held annually for students in their final year. Most students take up a position in teaching although, occasionally, graduates pursue other careers using the range of transferable skills gained during study.

Partnership teachers contribute to the programme from recruitment to preparation for the Newly Qualified Teacher year to ensure the University appropriately supports ongoing teacher development. Many local Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers are Winchester graduates.

A programme of preparation for applying for teaching posts is held annually for final year students. If, in rare instances, students realise that teaching is not their long-term vocation, they can complete a degree without QTS and advice and support is available to find an allied or alternative career.

94% of our 2016/17 graduates (first degree and other undergraduate courses) were in employment and/or further study six months after completing their course (The Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey).

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Admission Requirements

• Students who have studied a foundation or pathway program with a recognized school or college provider. The required grade differs from each college so please contact us to find out our requirements from your school or college.
• Students who have successfully completed an academic year at another UK University may be eligible for advanced entry on certain programs
• A-Levels or International Baccalaureate (please see the course listing for a specific grade and subject requirements)
• Additional qualifications will also be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us for more information

India

• Successful completion of a suitable one year UK Foundation course (normally minimum 60%)
• International Baccalaureate(minimum of 24 points)
• Successful completion of year 10 Maths and English with a minimum of 75% plus completion of:
• Indian School Certificate (Year-12)
• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 - See required scores below
• Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education)
• Applicants who have completed the first year of an undergraduate degree at a recognized Indian university may be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

Year 12 (HSC) grade requirements:

• The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) 70% or above
• Calcutta Board and Tamil Nadu 70% or above
• West Bengal 60% or above
• Maharashtra 75% or above

Additional requirements

If you are offered a place after attending an interview you will need to meet the following additional requirements. The University will send you more information about when and how you need to complete each of these tasks if you accept our offer.

• Complete a period of five days of school experience after the interview, and prior to joining the program. You will be given tasks to complete in relation to this school experience by the academic department.
• Obtain enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check after accepting an offer. Please note, the cost of the clearance check is covered by the applicant (£40 at the time of publishing).
• If you have spent over 6 months outside the UK in the last 5 years you will be required to obtain criminal records checks from each of the countries you lived in for over 6 months continuously. 
• You will also be required to complete an occupational health check to confirm that you are fit to teach.