BA Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS
About this course
BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS is an undergraduate degree in Primary Education with QTS - BA (Hons). Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes professional training placements totalling a minimum of 24 weeks of assessed school experience across the three years, incorporating intensive training and practice weeks alongside regular school placements. The first year introduces foundational educational concepts through modules such as Introduction to Academic Study, Introduction to Teaching, How We Learn, Preparation for School Experience –1, Subject and Curriculum (Wider), School Experience 1, and Subject and Curriculum 3-7. The second year builds upon this knowledge with Planning and Teaching Sequences across the Primary Curriculum (3-7), Preparation for School Experience – 2, Planning and Teaching Sequences across the Primary Curriculum (Wider), Adaptive Teaching, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Developing Academic Enquiry, and School Experience 2. The final year focuses on professional practice and independent research through Embedding the Learning and Assessment Cycle across the Core Curriculum (3-7), Embedding the Learning and Assessment Cycle across the Wider Curriculum, Preparation for School Experience – 3, Enhanced Enquiry Project, Educational Debates, and School Experience 3.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS tariff points In addition to the academic entry requirements, you will also need to meet the additional entry requirements set by the DfE for selection. This includes a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal records checks and a health check that demonstrates fitness to train to teach prior to the start of the course. Applicants also need to demonstrate the commitment, attitudes and values appropriate to those of a primary teacher and the potential to train as a teacher. Strong applicants often have experience in primary schools, but this is not a requirement. For further information, please visit our Initial Teacher Training additional entry requirements page . Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to interview. At the interview, a written assessment may be used to evaluate your strengths and needs. Once you have completed your interview we will be able to make a decision about your offer. Read more about our Primary Education interviews
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 41 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 71%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 8%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 6%
- Administrative occupations: 3%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 93%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 91%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 78%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- South East: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) for the purpose of delivering initial teacher training programmes to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Academic Study
- Introduction to Teaching
- How We Learn
- Preparation for School Experience –1
- Subject and Curriculum (Wider)
- School Experience 1
- Subject and Curriculum 3-7
- Planning and Teaching Sequences across the Primary Curriculum (3-7)
- Preparation for School Experience – 2
- Adaptive Teaching
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Developing Academic Enquiry
- School Experience 2
- Embedding the Learning and Assessment Cycle across the Core Curriculum (3-7)
- Embedding the Learning and Assessment Cycle across the Wider Curriculum
- Preparation for School Experience – 3
- Enhanced Enquiry Project
- Educational Debates
- School Experience 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS at Leeds Trinity University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £33,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BA Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS at Leeds Trinity University 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 Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS at Leeds Trinity University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS at Leeds Trinity University?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BA Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS at Leeds Trinity University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) for the purpose of delivering initial teacher training programmes to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).
Does BA Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS at Leeds Trinity University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS at Leeds Trinity University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.