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BA (Hons) Primary Education (with QTS) Bachelor's degree at Teesside University
BA (Hons) Primary Education (with QTS) at Teesside University is recognised nationally as a UK degree-awarding body qualification. The course covers core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
BA (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
85%
continuation
About this course
BA (Hons) Primary Education (with QTS) is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Teesside University, based in Teesside University Main Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Education and teaching graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £29,500. (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.
8.8
/ 10
2 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent90
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)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent85
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 85% (2021-23; 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 6 modules
- Core Curriculum 1Core
Module details
Develop a detailed knowledge of core curriculum areas in English, maths and science at all relevant levels. Contextualise your knowledge and skills appropriately and apply your understanding of learning and teaching to these subjects. Evaluate and critique policies and approaches to teaching at institutional, regional and national levels.
- Educational Research and Enquiry 1Core
Module details
Become familiar with the core content requirements of initial teacher training for the compulsory sector. You also develop your confidence with discussion and research in the sector. Appreciate the value of research and develop the basic skills required to carry it out. Learn how to search for, select, and record different research studies when using them in writing. Reflect on your own experiences with evidence-informed strategies to meet the ever-changing needs of young people, specific instit
- Professional Practice 1Core
Module details
Carry out your first practice placement, building professional skills to support your development as a teacher. Engage with all aspects of school life and actively learn the ways that schools operate within your subject specialism and beyond. Build your confidence by observing experienced teachers, team teaching and delivering lessons independently to a range of ages.
- Understanding Pedagogy and Practice 1Core
Module details
Develop an understanding of theory that can be applied through professional practice. Build your confidence in creating, planning and delivering effective teaching and assessment across a range of ages and levels. Gain a critical understanding of teachers' professional roles and responsibilities. Learn the skills required to effectively embed the core standards of English, maths, inclusion and diversity, classroom management and the provision for students with special educational needs and disab
- Wider Curriculum Humanities and Enrichment 1Core
Module details
Explore the wider curriculum areas in humanities subjects and enrichment at all relevant levels. Contextualise your knowledge and skills appropriately and apply your understanding of learning and teaching to these subjects. Evaluate and critique policies and approaches to teaching at institutional, regional and national levels.
- Wider Curriculum Practical Subjects 1Core
Module details
Develop your knowledge of wider curriculum areas in the practical subjects and enrichment at all relevant levels. Contextualise your knowledge and skills appropriately and apply your understanding of learning and teaching to these subjects. Evaluate and critique policies and approaches to teaching at institutional, regional and national levels.
Year 2 6 modules
- Core Curriculum 2Core
Module details
Develop the skills required to deliver the core curriculum across ages, stages and levels. You focus on teaching and early reading, as well as the key transition from early years to the national curriculum. You also consider the impact of special educational needs and disabilities on the development of knowledge and skills. Critically explore the ways that the core curriculum is organised, taught and managed.
- Educational Research and Enquiry 2Core
Module details
Build on your knowledge of the core content requirements of initial teacher training for the compulsory sector. Develop your confidence with discussion and research in the sector. Appreciate the value of research and implication of research for policy and practice in primary education, and develop basic skills in searching for and selecting research studies, plus recording research, and reading research studies. Reflect on your experiences with evidence-informed strategies to meet the ever-chang
- Professional Practice 2Core
Module details
This is your second immersive teaching practice placement, where you build your professional skills to support your development as a teacher. You engage with all aspects of school life to actively learn the ways that schools operate. Build your confidence by observing experienced teachers, team teaching and delivering lessons independently to a range of ages.
- Understanding Pedagogy and Practice 2Core
Module details
Develop an understanding of working with schools successfully in different contexts. Gain theoretical knowledge and apply this in your professional practice, adapting to local, regional and national needs. Build your confidence in creating, planning and delivering effective teaching and assessment across a range of ages and levels. Understand teachers' professional roles and responsibilities. Learn the skills required to effectively embed the core standards of English, maths, inclusion and diver
- Wider Curriculum Humanities and Enrichment 2Core
Module details
Develop the skills required to deliver the wider humanities curriculum across ages, stages and levels. Understand the concepts underpinning the learning and teaching of these subjects, as well as school ethos and values. Focus on the transition from early years to secondary education and the enrichment curriculum to support pupils' development. You also consider the impact of special educational needs and disabilities on the development of knowledge and skills. Explore the ways in which the core
- Wider Curriculum Practical Subjects 2Core
Module details
Develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver wider curriculum practical subjects across ages, stages and levels. Understand the concepts underpinning the learning and teaching of these subjects. Focus on the transition between early years and primary education onto secondary education. Explore the outdoor learning environment and how to create engaging digital environments, and consider the impact of special educational needs and disabilities on the development of knowledge and skills. E
Final year 5 modules
- Core Curriculum 3Core
Module details
Build on your knowledge of core curriculum areas in English, maths and science at all levels. Develop a more detailed understanding of transition into secondary education and the primary teacher's role in supporting this. Contextualise your knowledge and skills to apply these to your teaching, evaluating policy and approaches at institutional, regional and national levels.
- Educational Research and Enquiry: DissertationCore
Module details
You produce a piece of research over time, appropriate to your academic and vocational interests. Apply a substantive area of theory relevant to primary education, developing your own intellectual voice with a sustained argument and perspective. Reflect on your experiences with evidence-informed strategies to meet the ever-changing needs of students, institutions and the sector as a whole.
- Professional Practice 3Core
Module details
This is your final practice placement, where you build on your professional skills to support your development as a teacher. You engage with all aspects of school life to actively learn the ways that schools operate. Build your confidence by observing experienced teachers, team teaching and delivering lessons independently to a range of ages.
- Understanding Pedagogy and Practice 3Core
Module details
Evaluate your performance, enhancing your ability to link theory with practice. Look beyond your direct experiences and consider a range of pupils and educational settings. You are encouraged to become more independent and resilient, applying your skills to unfamiliar professional and classroom situations. You also develop your understanding of traditional and contemporary learning, teaching and assessment theories. Explore government policy and curriculum theory, evaluating different approaches
- Wider Curriculum: Subject Specialist DevelopmentCore
Module details
You build on your ability to link theory to practice. You are encouraged to take responsibility for your professional development through the planning, implementation and evaluation of wider curriculum enhancement. You engage in an area of practice relevant to your placement setting, to review and reflect on practice and how it can be enhanced.
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 degree combines study of how children learn and develop with intensive classroom practice leading to Qualified Teacher Status. You'll usually begin with foundations in child development and how schooling works, supported by early observation in schools. In Year 2, you'll move to curriculum planning, teaching and assessment across core subjects, alongside study of inclusion and special educational needs. School placements increase in responsibility throughout. Year 3 brings specialist options, such as early years, subject specialisms or education policy, alongside professional studies in behaviour and assessment. The final placement involves leading classes and demonstrating competence against the Teachers' Standards for QTS award.
Who it's for
This course suits those committed to primary teaching and meeting the requirements for QTS. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; typical entrants had a UCAS tariff of 96–111 points. The programme combines academic study with practical classroom experience, preparing you for a career in primary education.
Careers & job market
Across Education and Teaching courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of working graduates, 70% are in highly skilled work or further study. Graduate earnings figures are national averages: starting salaries (15 months after graduation) range from £22,000 to £30,000; after three years, £17,850 to £25,200; after five years, £21,250 to £30,000. These figures reflect the wider graduate population, not a guarantee for individual outcomes.
University & format
This is a full-time, 3-year Bachelor's degree (BA Hons) taught in English at Teesside University, a university located on its Main Campus. The university received a Gold award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Your degree is nationally recognised and awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body. The course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and is designed to prepare you for primary teaching in England.
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.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 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.
Published entry112 points typical offer · GCSE grade 4 English, maths and science
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
PlacementPublished placement option
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Open daysBook an open day
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 112 points GCSE grade 4 English, maths and science. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent90% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Teesside University's official course page for the current offer.
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 | 90% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
| an Access course | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accessible entry
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
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.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
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.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeX120quote this on your application
- 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.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Teesside University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£17,000 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Teesside University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
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.
Funding matched to this course
All Teesside University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
undergraduates
Check eligibility →National funding for this subject
- Teacher-training bursaries: Postgraduate bursaries and scholarships are available for selected shortage subjects. Official guidance
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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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 | £29,500 | £24,000 – £30,000 | 7835 |
| 3 years after | £18,500 | £14,000 – £24,000 | 170 |
| 5 years after | £23,000 | £16,500 – £28,500 | 190 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 7,835. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
85%
continue past their first year
- 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
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£29,500
£22,000 – £30,000After 3 years LEO
£18,500
£17,850 – £25,200After 5 years LEO
£23,000
£21,250 – £30,000national rangethis course’s medianaxis £16,500 – £31,000
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.
85 of 100
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 7,835. 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.
This course £23,000Peer median £25,000Middle 50% £22,500–£30,000
28th percentile
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.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Education & Teaching courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes70%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow 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 AssetsLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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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.
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Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £29,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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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.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.8 out of 10: NSS 89.9% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Teesside University
All students21,570
International28.5%
Aged 25+57%
Education and teaching across the UK
Students109,885
Aged 25+51.8%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Teesside University Main Campus
2,900 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 963Shoplifting 389Anti Social Behaviour 331Public Order 257Criminal Damage Arson 199
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
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International students
What applying to Teesside University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,000 / 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 Teesside 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 Teesside University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Teesside University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Education and teaching graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £29,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
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. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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