Primary and Early Years Education with QTS BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
If you’re striving to become a primary school teacher, then this course will help you on your way. The course focuses on developing the skills you need to teach children from ages three to eleven and upon successful completion we’ll recommend Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Primary and Early Years Education with QTS BA(Hons) are Primary Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, Primary School Teachers, Key Stage 2 Teachers and Supply Teachers.** **Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate.
Key highlights
- Leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on completion
- Develops skills to teach children aged three to eleven
- Covers both early years and primary age phases
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — BBB at A Level or equivalent 120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Merit in T Level DDD in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant area Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3…
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — BBB at A Level or equivalent 120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Merit in T Level DDD in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant area Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3…
- T-level: Merit — …UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Merit in T Level DDD in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant area Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above 120 UC…
- BTEC: DDD — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above 120
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics, Science
- Additional condition: interview — …Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances. offers are subject to interview.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Primary School Teacher
- Key Stage 2 Teacher
- Early Years Teacher
- Supply Teacher
- Learning Support Assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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