BEd (Hons) Primary Education - Early Years (with QTS)
About this course
BEd (Hons) Primary Education - Early Years (with QTS), an undergraduate degree in Primary Education with QTS - BA (Hons) focusing on early years teaching. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes school placements and leads to Qualified Teacher Status. The first year covers compulsory modules such as An Introduction to Professional and Academic Skills for the Teacher including First Teaching Placement, Early Learning and Child Development, Foundations for Learning, Curriculum Studies: Core Subjects, and Curriculum Studies: Foundation Subjects. Year two includes Developing Professional and Academic Skills for the Teacher including Second Teaching Placement, Inclusive Practice: Meeting the Needs of All Learners, Play, Learning and Development, Curriculum Studies: Developing and Deepening Core Subject Understanding, and Planning for learning in the Early Years. The final year comprises Professional Studies: Current issues for the EYFS Specialist, Teaching Placement Phase 4 QTS, Early Learning in a Nursery Setting, and an Honours Level Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 104-120. Three A-levels at grades BCC - BBB Or BTEC triple grades DMM - DDM Access to HE Diplomas accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range Or T level M GCSE Grade C or 4 in English Language, Mathematics and Science (any Science subject) We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs General Studies is excluded We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and trainees. All trainees are expected to share this commitment and demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct.
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 70%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 79%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- An Introduction to Professional and Academic Skills for the Teacher including First Teaching Placement
- Early Learning and Child Development
- Foundations for Learning
- Curriculum Studies: Core Subjects
- Curriculum Studies: Foundation Subjects
- Developing Professional and Academic Skills for the Teacher including Second Teaching Placement
- Inclusive Practice: Meeting the Needs of All Learners
- Play, Learning and Development
- Curriculum Studies: Developing and Deepening Core Subject Understanding
- Planning for learning in the Early Years
- Professional Studies: Current issues for the EYFS Specialist
- Teaching Placement Phase 4 QTS
- Early Learning in a Nursery Setting
- Honours Level Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEd (Hons) Primary Education - Early Years (with QTS) at Plymouth Marjon University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £32,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BEd (Hons) Primary Education - Early Years (with QTS) at Plymouth Marjon University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEd (Hons) Primary Education - Early Years (with QTS) at Plymouth Marjon University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEd (Hons) Primary Education - Early Years (with QTS) at Plymouth Marjon University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is BEd (Hons) Primary Education - Early Years (with QTS) at Plymouth Marjon 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).
How many students continue on BEd (Hons) Primary Education - Early Years (with QTS) at Plymouth Marjon University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.