Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), BA Hons

Program Overview

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Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), BA Hons

Overview

Become a teacher with this primary education degree and receive teacher training rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in its 2023 report. You will also benefit from our excellent links with schools.

Course Details

UCAS points

112 (view full requirements)

Course/institution codes

X320 A BA/PEd

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• 2026/27

School

Education

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Duration

3 years full-time

Start month

September

Home* fees 2025/26

£9,535

What You Should Know About This Course

• We have research rich communities across the partnership.
• We impact on a diverse range of areas and communities.
• We champion reading for pleasure with a focus on social justice.
• Our programmes are representative of the students we teach and communities we serve
• We develop local teachers who teach with passion and purpose for the empowerment of the children.

Course Outline

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• The Development of the Child as a Learner 1: Early Years Focus (20 credits)
• The Development of the Child as a Learner: Upper KS1 / Lower KS2 Focus (20 credits)
• The Development of the Child as a Learner: Upper KS2 / Lower KS3 Focus (20 credits)
• Subject Knowledge Development (15 credits)
• An Introduction to Learning in University and School (15 credits)
• Professional Development and School Experience 1 (30 credits)

Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Development of Mathematical Understanding (15 credits)
• Exploring Language and Literacy (15 credits)
• Education Studies and Practice 1 (15 credits)
• Inclusion (15 credits)
• Professional Development and School Experience 2 (20 credits)
• Engaging with the Wider Curriculum: Understanding the World (20 credits)
• Engaging with the Wider Curriculum: Expressing and Communicating Ideas (20 credits)

Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Research Project (30 credits)
• Primary Professional Enhancement (PED) (15 credits)
• Education Studies and Practice 2 (15 credits)
• English, Mathematics and Science (Core 3) (30 credits)
• Professional Development and School Experience 3 (30 credits)

Entry Requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

Qualifications

• 112 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
• In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English Language and GCSE Science all at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy.

Application and selection

• Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview.
• Applicants will also be required to:
  - Provide an academic or professional reference.
  - Complete a Suitability Declaration.
  - Pass an Occupational Health check.
  - Pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
  - Demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, the programme they are applying to within the personal statement.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees

Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
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Home* | £9,535 | N/A | N/A

Careers and Placements

Will I have a work placement?

You will spend a minimum of 24 weeks in two primary schools, with intensive training placements for an additional four weeks where you will focus on core elements of practice. This will be an integral part of your study and provides the context in which you can develop your professional skills, knowledge and understanding.

There will also be further opportunities to engage in school-based training in a range of specialist schools and educational contexts.

How long is my placement?

Students will spend approximately eight weeks each year in school observing and working alongside experienced teachers. The level of responsibility increases each year so that by the end of Year 3 students are confident to embark on their teaching career.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates of this course can pursue a teaching career in primary schools. Employment rates are outstanding and have consistently been well above national and London averages year on year.

Support and Advice

Academic skills and study support

We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre . Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics.

Support from the department

During the course, you will be allocated a personal tutor who will support your studies. Your tutor will be on hand to offer both personal career and academic guidance. Individual support and designated workshops are tailored to meet the needs of each of our individual students in order to ensure high quality outcomes.