BA (Hons) Primary Education (3-11 Age Range) with Qualified Teacher Status (Welsh Programme) Bachelor's degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Primary Education (3-11 Age Range) with Qualified Teacher Status (Welsh Programme) at CMU leads to a nationally recognised BA (Hons) award and qualifies you to teach children aged 3–11.
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BA (Hons) Primary Education (3-11 Age Range) with Qualified Teacher Status (Welsh Programme) is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at CMU, based in Cyncoed Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Education and teaching graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Education & Teaching, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 91% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year One 4 modules
- Cross-Curricular ResponsibilitiesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will explore the differing definitions and theoretical perspectives of literacy, numeracy and digital competence while considering the effectiveness of different approaches in developing these skills within the Curriculum for Wales.
- Successful Futures (I)Compulsory40 credits
Module details
This module will explore relevant subject content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in relation to the teaching of languages, literacy, and communication; mathematics and numeracy; science and technology; health and wellbeing; and the expressive arts, specifically art, music, drama, and dance. Theoretical understanding of curriculum design and delivery to stimulate and challenge all learners will be integral to this module.
- Exploring Play and Early LearningCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will explore critical issues relating to play, and the value and importance of play in children's learning and holistic development. Some of this module's teaching normally takes place within Cardiff Met's Froebel House - an integrated indoor and outdoor space for student teachers to enhance their understanding of early play, child development and outdoor learning.
- Introduction to Child Development, Additional Learning Needs and Clinical PracticeCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module will examine child development including cognitive, social, emotional, physical, language development and additional learning needs. It includes 15 days Clinical Practice in schools where opportunities to support and extend holistic child development are considered based on observational findings.
Year Two 4 modules
- Antiracism, Equity and Diversity: Pedagogy and Practice for WalesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will critically analyse the values and attitudes which underpin cultural diversity and will provide opportunities to engage in deep reflection regarding current research, reform and practice linked to antiracism, equity, and diversity. This module will also enable and support students to analyse and understand curricula and pedagogy that reflects the multiple and diverse histories and contributions of Global Majority ethnic groups and individuals.
- Successful Futures (II)Compulsory40 credits
Module details
This module will consolidate and extend subject content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in relation to the teaching of languages, literacy and communication; mathematics and numeracy; science and technology. It will also explore the relevant subject content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in relation to the teaching of humanities. Theoretic understanding of assessment, differentiation and meeting pupils' needs will be an integral aspect of this module.
- Researching Early Years and Primary EducationCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will prepare student teachers for completion of an independent study in year three. It will develop criticality in reading and research with a focus on using research to impact on provision for pupils with additional learning needs.
- Clinical Practice 1Compulsory40 credits
Module details
This module is based in schools where student teachers will have the opportunity to bridge the gap between theory and practice and to safely apply their teaching skills in the workplace. Student teachers will demonstrate emerging skills and confidence in observing, planning, teaching and assessing within at least one age phase and make substantial progress towards meeting the Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership pertaining to QTS.
Year Three 4 modules
- Local, Global, and Pioneering Approaches in EducationCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module offers an insight into education systems, theories and concepts locally and across the world. It will explore different philosophies and cultures within local and international education systems, settings and teaching environments.
- Professional Practice and Well-BeingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
With a focus on developing wellbeing for a future career in teaching, this module explores the contemporary professional demands facing today's primary school practitioners and considers how teachers can effect change and be responsive to the situations and environments in which they operate.
- Independent ProjectCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module will enable student teachers to complete an independent research or enquiry-based project to enhance their Clinical Practice. Research will take place alongside and within student teachers' Clinical Practice so that it is linked to a student's ongoing practice, reflections, and development.
- Clinical Practice 2Compulsory40 credits
Module details
This module is based in schools where student teachers will have the opportunity to bridge the gap between theory and practice and to safely apply their teaching skills in the workplace. By the end, it is expected that student teachers should meet or surpass the level pertaining to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study the foundations of child development, learning and educational organisation, progressing through curriculum design, subject pedagogy and inclusive practice. A course like this typically moves from foundational understanding in Year 1, covering how children develop cognitively, socially and emotionally, through to more applied teaching practice. Year 2 introduces curriculum planning, assessment strategies and support for learners with additional needs. Throughout, you'll undertake school placements with increasing classroom responsibility. In Year 3, you'll focus on professional teaching craft, behaviour management and assessment, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as early years, special educational needs and inclusion, or education policy. The course culminates in a final sustained placement and assessment against the Teachers' Standards, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Who it's for
This course is for students seeking initial teacher training in primary education. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; typical entrants had a UCAS tariff of 128–143 points. Teaching requires commitment to child safeguarding and professional conduct; the university will assess your suitability for working with young people.
Careers & job market
Across Education and Teaching courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 70% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. Graduate earnings data from national sources (Graduate Outcomes and LEO) show starting salaries of £22,000–£30,000 at 15 months; after three years, £17,850–£25,200; and after five years, £21,250–£30,000. These are national figures for the field, not university-specific guarantees.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time degree taught in English at Cardiff Metropolitan University, a university based at Cyncoed Campus. You'll graduate with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Primary Education (3-11 Age Range) and Qualified Teacher Status, recognised as a UK degree-awarding body. The qualification carries Welsh Programme recognition.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively. Overall student satisfaction: 95%.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 97% |
| another higher-education qualification | 3% |
| an Access course | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code X120). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at CMU →If you normally live in Wales
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
National funding for this subject
- Teacher-training bursaries: Postgraduate bursaries and scholarships are available for selected shortage subjects. Official guidance
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Education & Teaching graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £27,000 | £21,000 – £30,000 | 355 |
| 3 years after | £21,000 | £15,500 – £24,500 | 280 |
| 5 years after | £25,000 | £19,500 – £29,000 | 315 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 355. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in education & teaching · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Education & Teaching nationally
National figures for Education & Teaching graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 355. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Education & Teaching courses at the same study level.
Compared with 515 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Education & Teaching graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Education & Teaching graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Schools & academy trusts
- Local authorities
- Education charities
- Tutoring providers
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Education & Teaching graduates.
Education SEN MentorMacIntyreEducation Recruitment ConsultantAcademicsEducation Delivery Consultant - Fast Paced, Dynamic Organisation - WorcestershireAP EducationEducation Trustee - Lead Youth Careers & Outdoor LearningRacing to SchoolEducation Recruitment Consultant - Build Futures & Earn UncappedProtocol EducationEducation Recruitment Consultant: Grow Your Desk & ImpactEducation AssetsIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Fees for this course are set under Wales's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £27,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.2 out of 10: NSS 92.3% · continued 91%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Education and teaching across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Cyncoed Campus
506 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Education & Teaching right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to CMU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by CMU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check CMU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with CMU and gov.uk before you apply.
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