Primary Education (Qualified Teacher Status) BA (Hons)

Primary Education (QTS) will give you the skills you need to create first-class learning experiences for primary pupils through the full breadth of national curriculum subjects, digital technology and more.

You’ll learn the art of teaching, master your professional practice and get to grips with the core and foundation subjects of the National Curriculum.

When you graduate, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of pedagogy, theories of learning, child development, safeguarding and how to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

Your teaching career starts here.

BA (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 years Duration
XQD5 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

Qualifications needed for 2025:

This course requires 112-128 UCAS points. You’ll also need a minimum of three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English, mathematics and a science subject. 

Acceptable Level 3 qualifications include:

  • A-levels: Grades BBC-ABB
  • International Baccalaureate: Minimum 26 points
  • BTEC National Qualification: Extended Diploma Grad DMM-DDM or above, in subjects relevant to the National Curriculum or primary education
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: An accredited Access course with modules relevant to the national curriculum or primary education
  • CACHE Level 3 Diploma: in an area relevant to primary education
  • T-level: A merit or distinction in Education and Childcare

Qualifications needed for 2026:Open

This course requires 112-128 UCAS points. You’ll also need a minimum of three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English, mathematics and a science subject. 

Acceptable Level 3 qualifications include:

  • A-levels: Grades BBC-ABB
  • International Baccalaureate: Minimum 26 points
  • BTEC National Qualification: Extended Diploma Grad DMM-DDM or above, in subjects relevant to the National Curriculum or primary education
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: An accredited Access course with modules relevant to the national curriculum or primary education
  • CACHE Level 3 Diploma: in an area relevant to primary education
  • T-level: A merit or distinction in Education and Childcare

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