BA (Hons) Childhood: Primary Education with QTS
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BA (Hons) Childhood: Primary Education with QTS is an exciting opportunity for students wishing to become primary school teachers. The course is delivered in partnership with local Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers and combines a full-time academic programme with a placement in a school setting. This allows in-depth experience over a range of schools and year groups.
This programme offers students a rich and varied programme of study combining extensive school experience of over 160 days in practice and professional learning with a multi-disciplinary academic study of childhood. The programme enables students to gain a BA Honours degree in Childhood while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Primary Education. Upon successful completion of the programme students will have obtained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) which will allow them to take up a qualified teacher position in a primary school.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status for primary school teaching
- Over 160 days of school experience in practice
- Delivered in partnership with local Initial Teacher Training providers
- Placements span a range of schools and year groups
- Multi-disciplinary academic study of childhood alongside professional learning
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — A-Level: BBB
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC: DDM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- Access to HE Diploma — 45 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Occupational Health check to ensure applicants are ‘Fit to Teach’
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher
- Early career teacher (primary)
- Key Stage 1 teacher
- Key Stage 2 teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,000
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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