Program Overview

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BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS

The BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS is a three-year undergraduate degree that aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and understanding required to become a primary school teacher. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in primary teaching, including the development of subject knowledge, pedagogy, and professional practice.

Course Overview

The course is structured to provide students with a balance of theoretical and practical learning experiences. In the first year, students will explore the different ways in which children learn and how curricula provide schools with a coherent wider vision for successful learning. They will also develop skills in planning and delivering lessons within core and foundation subjects and go on their first placement, where they will plan learning, assess pupil progress, and teach a class.

In the second year, students will develop their research skills, analyzing and understanding the latest educational research and theories. They will also have a block placement, where they will take on the role of a class teacher, building the percentage of time leading lessons and developing their adaptive teaching skills.

In the final year, students will embark on their final placement, where they will be building to teaching 80% of the timetable, becoming a class teacher by planning, teaching, and assessing their pupils' achievements. They will also complete a Level 6 research project, which gives them the chance to dive into particular areas of interest and focus on the aspects they have most enjoyed learning on the course.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with each year comprising a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical skills sessions, and workshops. The course includes the following core modules:

• Academic and Professional Practice (L4): Students will produce a reflective account of their professional development and growing awareness of their teacher identity.
• Understanding Teaching and Learning 1: This module will develop students' critical knowledge and understanding of aspects of the work and lives of teachers in schools in relation to the students' own teaching and learning experience.
• Evaluating Teaching and Learning 1: In this module, students will learn to apply some basic social research methods.
• Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy 1: A module where students engage with a whole range of primary subject specialist areas.
• Primary Placement 1: School-Based Training (SBT) is the central element of the BA (Hons) programme.

Entry Requirements

The typical entry requirements for the course are:

• 120 UCAS Tariff Points
• IELTS score of 6.0 with no component below 5.5
• Interview
• 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include English Language, Mathematics, and Science

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized. However, information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Careers Support and Prospects

After graduating, students will have the opportunity to work in a range of educational roles and settings, such as early years' providers, primary schools, learning support, inclusive education, and special educational needs and management. The faculty also offers master's courses, with awards in education, inclusive education, and educational leadership.

Study and Assessment

The course includes a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical skills sessions, and workshops. The assessment is based on coursework, practical, and research projects. The exact composition of study time and assessments for the course will vary according to option choices and style of learning.

Placements

The course includes school placements in each year of study, gaining experience in teaching every phase from 3-11 year-olds. The placements are organized in partnership with primary and secondary schools across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire region.

Taught by Experts

The course is taught by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field. The faculty also links up with external professionals, helping to enhance learning and build valuable connections to the working world.

Your City, Your Community, Your Campus

The course is based in Manchester, a city that offers an inspiring and welcoming setting for studies. The city-centre campus provides modern learning spaces, a lively Students' Union, and fantastic social hubs and sporting facilities.

Get in Touch

For more information about the course, please contact Manchester Metropolitan University.