Primary Education 5-11 (QTS) BA (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The University of Northampton has a long-standing reputation in training creative, dynamic and innovative teachers that transform lives and inspire change for children. Our BA Primary Education Degree with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is for anyone who is interested in a career in teaching. The course focuses on the KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum and national priorities in education.
You will learn how to teach, how to lead, and develop your subject knowledge to give you confidence and competence in the classroom. By studying a primary teaching degree with QTS at undergraduate level, you will explore subjects in depth and gain considerable experience before you embark upon a teaching career. At the end of the course, you will have a BA (Hons) and will be awarded QTS.
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Key highlights
- Leads to a BA (Hons) and Qualified Teacher Status
- Focuses on the KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum
- Covers national priorities in primary education
- Develops classroom teaching, leadership and subject knowledge
- Substantial classroom experience gained before starting a teaching career
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A normal offer for BA Primary Education with QTS would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or 45 level 3 credits at Merit for an Access Course or Merit at T Level We welcome applications from students w…
- BTEC: DMM — …offer for BA Primary Education with QTS would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or 45 level 3 credits at Merit for an Access Course or Merit at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix o…
- T-level: Merit — …Technical or 45 level 3 credits at Merit for an Access Course or Merit at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher
- Key Stage 1 teacher
- Key Stage 2 teacher
- Primary subject leader
- Special educational needs teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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