BA Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS
About this course
BA (Hons) Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS in Primary Education with QTS - BA (Hons), a primary education degree centred on teacher training for children aged three to eleven with integrated Qualified Teacher Status. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes twenty-four weeks of school-based placements across various educational settings and culminates in a small scale research project. The first year covers foundational pedagogical concepts through Beginning Inclusive Teaching and Learning, Beginning Mathematics, Beginning English: Oral Communication and Reading, and Beginning Professional Practice (Towards QTS). The second year builds upon these foundations with Developing Inclusive Teaching and Learning, Developing Mathematics, PSHE Education, and Developing Professional Practice (Towards QTS). The final year extends these competencies through Extending Inclusive Teaching and Learning, Extending Mathematics, Action Planning, and Extending Professional Practice (towards QTS).
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Entry requirements
112-120 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. GCSE English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Science at grade 4/C or above. You must have a total of 5 national curriculum GCSEs demonstrating a broad spread of knowledge. FITNESS TO PRACTISE All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following acceptance of an offer (and no earlier than three months before the course start date). For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here . In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable. For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements click here. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here . If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record . GCSEs: GCSE English Language or Literature, Maths and Science at C/4 or above. A-levels: BBC-BBB. T-levels: M. All subjects accepted, however we recommend T level Education and Childcare for entry to this course. Access to HE: 21 Credits at Distinction & 24 at Merit. Scottish Highers: BBBB – AABB. Irish LC Highers: A2 x 4. Other experience: Experience with young children is preferred but not essential. Selection criteria: As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to teaching. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this programme, and reflect upon any practical experience you have gained. If you are invited to attend interview you must clearly explain what has led you to apply for this programme and the attributes you would bring to it. You must demonstrate a good understanding of teaching; motivation and commitment to pursuing teaching as
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What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 51%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 78%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 68%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 7%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 3%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 3%
- Administrative occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 98%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 420 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 7%
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 20%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Beginning Inclusive Teaching and Learning
- Beginning Intensive Training and Practice
- Beginning Mathematics
- Beginning English: Oral Communication and Reading
- Beginning Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Subjects 1
- Beginning Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Subjects 2
- Beginning to understand teaching and learning in the Early Years
- The Cumbria Teaching of Reading (Phonics and Early Reading)- Beginning
- Beginning Professional Practice (Towards QTS)
- Developing Inclusive Teaching and Learning
- Developing Intensive Training and Practice
- Developing Mathematics
- Developing English (Writing)
- Developing Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Subjects
- Developing Foundation Subjects Teaching and Learning 2
- PSHE Education
- Developing understanding of teaching and learning in the Early Years
- The Cumbria Teacher of Reading (Phonics and Early Years)- Developing
- Developing Professional Practice (Towards QTS)
- Extending Inclusive Teaching and Learning
- Extending Intensive Teaching and Practice
- Extending Mathematics
- Extending English: Effective Monitoring and assessment of diverse learners
- Extending Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Subjects 1
- Extending Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Subjects 2
- Action Planning
- Small Scale Research Project
- The Cumbria Teacher of Reading:(Phonics and Early Reading) Extending
- Extending Professional Practice (towards QTS)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £34,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BA Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS at University of Cumbria do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS at University of Cumbria?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS at University of Cumbria?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS at University of Cumbria?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.