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BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS

Overview

Our BA Primary Education with QTS is a dynamic 3-year undergraduate Initial Teacher Education degree. The programme's first year provides a secure basis for practice across the full primary curriculum and the 3-11 age phase. In the second and third years of the programme, you will focus on the 5-11 age phase. Our modules give you the opportunity to learn the full breadth of the national curriculum, with an in-depth focus on a specific subject, AEN or Early Years. Modules also cover topics such as leadership and the critical exploration of AI as a teaching and learning tool to ensure you are equipped to succeed in schools in the future.

What You Need to Know

• Course Start Date: September
• Location: Winchester campus
• Course Length: 3 years full-time
• Apply: X120
• Typical Offer: 112-120 points
• Fees: From £9,535 pa

Course Features

• Become an outstanding teacher on an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' programme
• We embed teacher identity development throughout the course
• Learn about all national curriculum subjects, AEN, early years and professional practice through practical, interactive and informative seminars to understand how to teach 3 -11 year olds
• Benefit from our extensive partnerships with over 400 schools as you gain excellent experiences and develop as a skilled practitioner through three teaching placements
• Enrich and enhance your teaching expertise by focusing in depth on a national curriculum subject, AEN or Early Years
• Learn with our experienced team of research-informed expert tutors who are innovators and leaders in their fields, with a passion for their subjects and a deep understanding of pedagogy
• Benefit from an expert Professional Development Tutor who monitors and supports your journey as a practitioner from start to finish
• Assignments are designed to develop your skills as a teacher, therefore there are no written exams

Work Placements

Students undertake a range of self-directed work. There are opportunities for work experience placements abroad; previous students have worked across Europe and in Africa, India, USA, China, Japan and Thailand.

Learning and Teaching

Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market.

You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.

In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc., you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University.

Independent Learning

Over the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.

Overall Workload

Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.

While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course.

Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*

Teaching, learning and assessment: 228 hours
Independent learning: 972 hours

Year 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*

Teaching, learning and assessment: 240 hours
Independent learning: 960 hours

Year 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*

Teaching, learning and assessment: 156 hours
Independent learning: 612 hours
Placement: 432 hours

*Please note these are indicative hours for the course.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) for the purpose of delivering initial teacher training programmes to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Teaching Placements

We work closely with over 400 schools in the region, from large urban schools to small village schools serving diverse communities. Working closely with our school partners helps ensure what you learn is informed by the latest research and current practice. Our extensive network of schools provides you with a variety of school experiences where you will apply what you have learned on campus, deepen your understanding of critical theories and refine your practice. Teachers and Senior Leaders from our Partnership schools contribute to the programme, from recruitment to preparation to be Early Career Teachers, to ensure the University supports ongoing teacher development.

Assessment

Our validated courses may adopt a range of means of assessing your learning. An indicative, and not necessarily comprehensive, list of assessment types you might encounter includes essays, portfolios, supervised independent work, presentations, written exams, or practical performances.

We ensure all students have an equal opportunity to achieve module learning outcomes. As such, where appropriate and necessary, students with recognised disabilities may have alternative assignments set that continue to test how successfully they have met the module's learning outcomes.

Year 1 (Level 4)*:
62% coursework
0% written exams
38% practical assessment

Year 2 (Level 5)*:
75% coursework
0% written exams
25% practical assessment

Year 3 (Level 6)*:
50% coursework
0% written exams
50% practical assessment

*Please note these are indicative percentages and modes for the programme.

Modules

Year 1

• Teachers and Education 1 30 Credits
• Curriculum Concepts and Contexts: Core Curriculum 1 30 Credits
• Curriculum Concepts and Contexts: Wider Curriculum 1 30 Credits
• Children, Inclusion, and Diversity 1 15 Credits
• Professional Placement 1 0 Credits
• Enriching and Deepening Knowledge and Practice 1 20 Credits

Year 2

• Teachers and Education 2 30 Credits
• Curriculum Concepts and Contexts: Core Curriculum 2 30 Credits
• Curriculum Concepts and Contexts: Wider Curriculum 2 30 Credits
• Children, Inclusion, and Diversity 2 15 Credits
• Professional Placement 2 0 Credits
• Enriching and Deepening Knowledge and Practice 2 15 Credits

Year 3

• Teachers and Education 3 30 Credits
• Curriculum Concepts and Contexts: Core Curriculum 3 15 Credits
• Curriculum Concepts and Contexts: Wider Curriculum 3 15 Credits
• Children, Inclusion, and Diversity 3 15 Credits
• Professional Placement 3 30 Credits
• Enriching and Deepening Knowledge and Practice 3 15 Credits

Entry Requirements

UK International

112-120 points

Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to:

• A-Levels: BBC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points)
• BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications
• International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4
• T Level: Merit in a T Level

Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS.

In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required:

GCSE English Language, Mathematics and a science at grade C or 4 or above. If you have taken a combined Science GCSE, a minimum grade of 4-3 is required. Functional Skills, Key Skills, Adult Numeracy and Adult Literacy qualifications are not accepted by the University as GCSE equivalents for this course. If you do not hold GCSE qualifications, please contact us to confirm that we are able to accept the qualification you hold.

You will need to provide original certificates to the University. If you only hold a ‘statement of provisional results’ and do not hold original certificates, please contact the relevant awarding body to obtain a ‘certified statement of results’ as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

If you are offered a place after attending an interview you will need to meet the following additional requirements.

• 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.
• 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.
• All applicants are also subject to checks against the Secretary of State’s teacher Prohibition Orders.

International Students

Our International students come from all over the world and we understand that some things are a little different when applying and then arriving at the University. We have therefore provided a list of some of the countries we work in with specific information included on entry requirements, funding opportunities, visas and other useful information.

2025/6 Course Tuition Fees

UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland	International
Year 1*	£9,535	£16,700

Additional Tuition Fee Information

*(UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland) £9,535 for the 25/26 academic year. Fees for future academic years will be determined in line with our Terms and Conditions. The fee is currently subject to a governmental fee cap for each academic year. It is our policy to charge tuition fees at the level of the cap set by the Government. If the cap set by the Government changes, then we may increase our Fees in line with governmental policy.

*(International) £16,700 for the 25/26 academic year. Fees for future academic years will be determined in line with our Terms and Conditions. We decide the annual level of increase of our Tuition Fees by taking into account a range of factors including the cost of delivering the course and change in governmental funding.

Additional Costs

As one of our students all of your teaching and assessments are included in your tuition fees, including, lectures/guest lectures and tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and specialist teaching facilities. You will also have access to a wide range of student support and IT services.

There might be additional costs you may encounter whilst studying. The following highlights the mandatory and optional costs for this course:

Mandatory

• Disclosure and Barring Service

All students who accept an offer for this course are required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check. Please note, the cost of the check is £49.50 and covering the cost is the responsibility of the student.

In addition to the check, all students are strongly encouraged to sign up to use the DBS Update Service for the duration of their course. Students who fail to sign up to the Update Service may be required to complete and pay for an additional check during their course which may affect their ability to engage successfully with placements.

Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

We have a variety of scholarships and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course. To see if you’re eligible, please see our Scholarships and Awards page.

Career Prospects

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 Early Career Teacher year to ensure the University appropriately supports ongoing teacher development. Many local Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers are Winchester graduates.

The University of Winchester ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduate employability and further study according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, HESA.

Pre-approved for a Masters

If you study a Bachelor Honours degree with us, you will be pre-approved to start a Masters degree at Winchester. To be eligible, you will need to apply by the end of March in the final year of your degree and meet the entry requirements of your chosen Masters degree.