BA Primary Education (3 to 7)
About this course
BA (Hons) Primary Education (3 to 7), an education degree focused on teacher training with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for early years. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes school placements totalling 25 weeks of assessed placement alongside 6 weeks of focused curriculum opportunities, culminating in recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status through the Teaching Regulation Agency. The first year introduces the classroom environment through Starting the Journey to QTS: Professional Studies 1, The Primary Core Curriculum 1, The Primary Wider Curriculum 1, School Experience 1, and Academic and Personal Development. The second year progresses with Becoming a Teacher: Professional Studies 2, The Primary Core Curriculum 2, The Early Years Foundation Stage, School Experience 2, and The Research Informed Professional 1. The final year involves The Emerging Professional: Professional Studies 3, Contemporary Educational Issues, School Experience 3, and The Research Informed Professional 2, which takes the form of a dissertation. Students also choose a Professional Focus Elective, such as Early years philosophy and practice in education, Creativity and Sustainability in Education, or Outdoor Learning.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 120 UCAS Tariff points; and 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language, Maths and Science. We do not accept IELTs in lieu of the GCSE in English. Additional Requirements: For entry onto this course, you will also need: To pass a satisfactory medical report To pass a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check An overseas Police check (where applicable) To pass additional safeguarding checks including a prohibition check in line with the Government Keeping Children Safe in Education policy Interview: You will need to attend an interview for this course. Find out more about the Primary Education interviews , what you will need and what you can expect on the day.
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What students say
Based on about 84 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 16%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 91%
- Working and studying: 2%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 78%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 6%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 6%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Other Educational Professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 16%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 51%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Starting the Journey to QTS: Professional Studies 1
- The Primary Core Curriculum 1
- The Primary Wider Curriculum 1
- School Experience 1
- Academic and Personal Development
- Becoming a Teacher: Professional Studies 2
- The Primary Core Curriculum 2
- The Early Years Foundation Stage
- School Experience 2
- The Research Informed Professional 1
- The Emerging Professional: Professional Studies 3
- Contemporary Educational Issues
- School Experience 3
- The Research Informed Professional 2
- Professional Focus Elective
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education (3 to 7) at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £33,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BA Primary Education (3 to 7) at York St John University do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary Education (3 to 7) at York St John University?
93% 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 (3 to 7) at York St John University?
The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BA Primary Education (3 to 7) at York St John 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 (3 to 7) at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Primary Education (3 to 7) at York St John University?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.