BA Primary Education
About this course
BA (Hons) Primary Education, an education degree delivered online over three years. This course is designed for teaching assistants in schools in England aiming to become primary or prep school teachers while remaining in paid employment. The curriculum integrates academic study with workplace reflection, supported by university tutors and materials created by academics and head teachers. Students commit approximately ten to twelve hours per week to reading and writing alongside their contracted work hours. The programme includes an in-person or online course induction prior to the June start date. Study is conducted entirely online, allowing participants to complete tasks flexibly around their employment schedules. Graduates may subsequently apply for the Qualified Teacher Status course subject to eligibility requirements.
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Entry requirements
You must be in employment in a primary school. Your school will need to write a letter supporting your application. You cannot have a university degree already. Two A-levels or other level 3 qualifications worth 32 UCAS points or equivalents, including a Foundation Degree (overseas qualifications must be checked through UK ENIC to show they are the same standard as British A-levels). GCSE in English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above or equivalent. It is not a requirement for the BA (Hons) in Primary Education, but to apply for a place on a QTS course in Primary, you must also have GCSEs in Maths and Science at grade 4/C or above or equivalent. Complete a successful interview with a member of the Faculty of Education. Overseas applicants must have a good standard of written English and have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or have completed some of their education in English. Sixth formers who are taking A-Levels may apply. Any offer made will be conditional. Those who wish to apply for the BA Primary but who do not have two A-levels or other level 3 qualifications worth 32 UCAS points, or who wish to improve their academic writing skill, should take the 14-week academic writing course we offer, starting in January 2027. It will cost £480 including VAT. Those who do not have two A-levels will be assessed at the end of the course and will either be permitted to apply for the BA or not. To register for this course you must apply though our partner, Anspear . For application deadlines, view the ‘Key Dates’ section on Anspear’s website .
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Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 16%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 45%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- Other qualifications: 8%
- No formal qualifications: 39%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BA Primary Education at University of Buckingham?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Primary Education at University of Buckingham?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.