BA Primary Education 5-11 (QTS)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Primary Education 5-11 (QTS), an undergraduate degree in Primary Education with QTS - BA (Hons). Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students graduate with a BA (Hons) degree and Qualified Teacher Status. The first year introduces foundational practice through School Experience Primary 1a, The Foundations of Teaching English, The Foundations of Teaching Mathematics, and Professional Studies - Foundations of Practice. The second year develops teaching methods via School Experience Primary 2, Professional Studies - Developing Practice, Developing the Teaching of English, and Developing the Teaching of Mathematics. The third year enriches professional competence through School Experience Primary 3, Professional Studies - Enriching Practice, Enriching the Teaching of English, and Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A normal offer for BA Primary Education with QTS would be: BBC at A Level or DMM in a BTEC or Cambridge Technical qualification or 45 Level 3 credits at Merit in an Access Course or Merit at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC or Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements: All applicants for this degree must: Have a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above prior to starting the course. These must include Mathematics, English Language or English Literature, and Science, or a recognised equivalent* Provide proof of these qualifications with original certificates If presenting a GCSE Double Award in Science, have achieved grade C/4 or above. Accepted Equivalency Qualifications If you are required to undertake an equivalency test, we will accept a grade 4 or above from the following: Equivalency Testing for English, Mathematics or Science (combined or Biology). A Star Equivalency for Mathematics or Science (combined or Biology) but NOT for English. If you already have an equivalency qualification from another provider, please contact University Admissions who will be able to advise you if it is acceptable. You are encouraged to gain school experience before the course begins, as it will help you prepare for the programme. It is considered that you will benefit from school experience before the course starts. Conditions of an Offer All offers of a place on the programme are subject to: A successful interview with the university* A successful occupational health screening* A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) report* Evidence of original qualification certificates* (copies are not accepted) *These checks are all required prior to enrolment onto the programme. Intellectual and academic capabili
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What students say
Based on about 55 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 90%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 49%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 21%
- London: 4%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- School Experience Primary 1a
- The Foundations of Teaching English
- The Foundations of Teaching Mathematics
- The Foundations of Teaching Science
- The Foundations of Teaching the Wider Curriculum (A)
- Professional Studies - Foundations of Practice
- School Experience Primary 1b
- School Experience Primary 2
- Professional Studies - Developing Practice
- Developing the Teaching of English
- Developing the Teaching of Mathematics
- Developing the Teaching of Science
- Developing the Teaching of the Wider Curriculum (A)
- The Foundations of Teaching the Wider Curriculum (B)
- School Experience Primary 3
- Professional Studies - Enriching Practice
- Enriching the Teaching of English
- Enriching the Teaching of Mathematics
- Enriching the Teaching of Science
- Developing the Teaching of the Wider Curriculum (B)
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education 5-11 (QTS) at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £34,000. The £32,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BA Primary Education 5-11 (QTS) at University of Northampton do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary Education 5-11 (QTS) at University of Northampton?
90% 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 5-11 (QTS) at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Primary Education 5-11 (QTS) at University of Northampton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.