BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS Full-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation and having a rewarding career where no two days are the same? The BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and classroom experience needed to teach at primary level. You’ll study a broad range of subjects across the primary curriculum and gain real-world teaching experience through school placements every year.
On campus, you’ll learn from expert academics with extensive experience in primary education, who’ll support your development as a confident and reflective teacher. This degree awards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), so upon successful completion, you’ll be fully qualified to teach in any state-maintained primary school in England. With strong demand for skilled teachers, most students on this course go into primary teaching roles after they graduate.
Key highlights
- Awards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on successful completion
- Qualifies you to teach in any state-maintained primary school in England
- School placements every year for real-world teaching experience
- Broad study of subjects across the primary curriculum
- Taught by academics with extensive primary education experience
- Most graduates go into primary teaching roles
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Di…
- GCSE: 4 or above — If you've studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.
- Additional condition: interview — All successful applicants will be invited to an interview.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher
- Early career teacher (ECT)
- Key Stage 1 teacher
- Key Stage 2 teacher
- Subject coordinator (primary)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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