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R1.2

That, in the case of graduate QTS courses of initial teacher training, all entrants hold a first degree of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification.

Footnote: A first degree comprises 300 HE credit points of which 60 must be at a level 6 of the national qualifications framework (NQF). Applicants with a foundation degree will need to supplement this qualification with at least 60 credits at level 6 (HE level 3) in order to attain an equivalent qualification. 

Rationale

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The aim of this requirement is to ensure the graduate status of teaching. All entrants should have attained the level of knowledge, understanding and transferable intellectual skills associated with graduate status.