BA (Hons) Primary Education With Qts (School-Based) Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University
BA (Hons) Primary Education With Qts (School-Based) at Edge Hill University. You'll work toward your degree and teaching qualification simultaneously, grounded in real classroom experience from the outset rather than concentrated placement blocks.
About this course
BA (Hons) Primary Education With Qts (School-Based) is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Edge Hill University, based in Burnley College,Holy Cross College,Ormskirk,Wigan And Leigh College. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Teacher training graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (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)
Limited evidence Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (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 1 2 modules
- Introductory Curriculum (Primary Education)Compulsory60 credits
Module details
Will guide you through an ITE curriculum detailing the key knowledge and skills required for the award of qualified teacher status. This module will develop your understanding of the principles of effective teaching and you will have an opportunity to participate in some classroom teaching, which might be through team teaching or working with smaller groups. You will be introduced to essential elements of safeguarding and will explore the underlying theories and basic concepts about how students
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Introduction to Core and Foundation SubjectsCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Will introduce you to primary core and foundation subjects (computing, geography, history, languages education, religious education (RE), Music, PSHE, PE, Art and Design Technology). You will begin to develop the professional subject knowledge required to ensure that children make appropriate progress in their learning and development across all subjects. You will develop sound knowledge of the current national curriculum in England for key stages 1 and 2 (DfE, 2013). You also will enhance your
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Year 2 3 modules
- Developmental ITE Curriculum (Primary School Based) Part OneCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Will guide you through an ITE curriculum detailing the key knowledge and skills required for the award of qualified teacher status. The developmental phase focuses on taking responsibility for classes or groups of learners over an extended period of time and applying the principles of effective teaching. You will become more critical in your evaluation of research evidence and in making judgements about how to relate evidence and guidance to your own practice. You will develop your capacity to a
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Developing an understanding of the core and foundation subjectsCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Will enhance your subject knowledge across all primary foundation and core (mathematics, science and English) curriculum areas. This module builds on PED1026 and will develop your critical understanding of creative curriculum design and implementation approaches. You will apply a critical understanding to curriculum approaches which facilitate teaching, learning and progression across a broad and balanced curriculum in the core and foundation subjects. This module will develop your understanding
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Supporting all learners - SEND, Mental Health and WellbeingCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Will cover supporting all learners in schools with a particular focus on SEND. You will develop your understanding of your role as an educator in providing inclusive education and attempting to establish greater equality and equity for all groups of pupils. You will reflect on how you can create an inclusive learning environment which supports the education of all pupils. This module will provide you with the knowledge, skills, understanding and confidence to promote inclusive practice and celeb
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Year 3 3 modules
- Curriculum design for the core and foundation subjectsCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Builds from the level 5 module PED2034 - 'developing an understanding of the core and foundation subjects', this module consolidates subject knowledge across the foundation and core subjects through taking a critical stance on curriculum design to ensure progression for all learners. You will use your subject knowledge to engage critically with curriculum design decisions. This module will support you to secure your subject, pedagogical and curriculum knowledge by addressing aspects of the Natio
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Developmental ITE Curriculum (Primary School Based) Part TwoCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Will guide you through an ITE curriculum detailing the key knowledge and skills required for the award of qualified teacher status. The developmental phase focuses on taking responsibility for classes or groups of learners over an extended period of time and applying the principles of effective teaching. You will become more critical in your evaluation of research evidence and in making judgements about how to relate evidence and guidance to your own practice. You will develop your capacity to a
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Leading in research informed practiceCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Will increase your employability and enhance your skills by developing your understanding of leading innovative practice. This module will develop your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a school leader, looking at creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. You will be able to choose an area of interest from a subject or field (e.g. SEND, behaviour or curriculum subject). You will have the opportunity to work with partnership schools and settings to support inno
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Year 4 2 modules
- Consolidation curriculum (primary education)Compulsory60 credits
Module details
Offers a consolidation school experience as well as integrated university-based teaching sessions covering the underpinning knowledge and understanding necessary for progress. The consolidation phase leads to a final summative viva which determines the recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. You will be encouraged to take responsibility for developing your pedagogical content knowledge and will be encouraged to critique recent and seminal research evidence from the point of view of differin
Assessment: 100% Practical
- The research project: 'empowerment for change'Compulsory30 credits
Module details
Develops your understanding of leadership at different scales in the primary school. There will be a particular focus on either the role of the curriculum or field leader. You will be introduced to key research concepts and develop knowledge of wider reading and critical reading skills. You will have the opportunity to continue work with partnership schools and settings to understand what it means to lead in one of the given fields. You will be completing a research project aligned with the your
Assessment: 100% Coursework
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
This school-based route leads to both a degree and Qualified Teacher Status. You'll typically begin with foundations, how children learn, child development from birth through adolescence, and early observation in school. Year two moves to curriculum design, teaching and assessment across core subjects, and support for learners with special educational needs and disabilities, underpinned by sustained classroom placements. In year three, you'll focus on professional craft, behaviour management and assessment before your final placement, where you'll lead classes and be assessed against the Teachers' Standards. Throughout, you'll build specialism such as early years, SEND and inclusion, or education policy, with teaching placements running alongside your studies.
Who it's for
You're drawn to working with younger learners and want to understand how children develop and learn. You have strong subject knowledge and the patience to explain concepts clearly. You'll thrive balancing academic study with hands-on teaching, moving between university seminars and classroom practice each week. You're resilient, reflective, and ready to build your practice through genuine feedback and sustained mentorship.
Careers & job market
Across Education & Teaching, 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 70% are in highly skilled roles or studying further. National graduate earnings for Education & Teaching vary: starting salaries typically fall between £22,000 and £30,000; after five years, between £21,250 and £30,000. Your QTS qualification opens access to mainstream teaching posts in schools, and your part-time study mode allows you to balance employment and professional development.
University & format
This part-time degree is delivered by Edge Hill University, a public university, in partnership with school-based settings across Burnley College, Holy Cross College, Ormskirk, and Wigan and Leigh College. Instruction is in English. The course leads to a BA (Hons) and Qualified Teacher Status, recognised by the UK degree-awarding body and gaining Silver in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 for teaching quality.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
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.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 75% |
| another higher-education qualification | 10% |
| an Access course | 10% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 5% |
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.
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. 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 Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. 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
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Edge Hill University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
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 | £30,000 | £30,000 – £32,000 | 10 |
| 3 years after | £26,500 | £20,000 – £28,500 | 30 |
| 5 years after | £32,500 | £26,500 – £34,000 | 30 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
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
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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.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. 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.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 90% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Teaching and Childcare Support OccupationDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 25; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
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
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.2 out of 10: NSS 91.1% · in work or study 95% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Edge Hill 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 Burnley College
528 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Around Holy Cross College
7 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 Edge Hill University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £32,916 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). 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 Edge Hill University’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 Edge Hill University and gov.uk before you apply.
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