Primary Education (5-11) with QTS – Teacher Education BA (Hons)
University of ChesterExton Park, Chester
Course overview
Join us for an Applicant Day to meet current students, learn more about the University and get a taste of student life so you can decide if Chester is right for you. At the heart of this course is a vision of transforming you into a teacher, ready to enter the profession as a skilled professional with confidence and equipped to make a significant contribution to the education of children now and into the future.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status for teaching ages 5 to 11
- Prepares you to enter the teaching profession as a skilled professional
- Builds confidence to contribute to children's education now and in future
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Home Students International Students 120 UCAS points UCAS Tariff 120 points GCE A Level Typical offer - BBB-BBC.
- A-level: BBB-BBC — Home Students International Students 120 UCAS points UCAS Tariff 120 points GCE A Level Typical offer - BBB-BBC.
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM International Baccalaureate 28 points Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H3 Scottish Highers: BBBB Access requirements Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level…
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — Access requirements
- Access to HE Diploma — to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
- T-level: Merit — …include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above T Level T Level - Merit OCR Cambridge Technicals OCR Extended Diploma: DDM Extra Information Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will…
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, Mathematics, Science
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: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27) — More on International fees
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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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