BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (5-11 years) Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (5-11 years) at University of Brighton was established in 1992 and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree.
About this course
On our Primary Education 5-11 degree course with QTS you'll learn how to inspire the next generation of learners to realise their potential. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (5-11 years) is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Brighton, based in Falmer. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Teacher training graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 70% 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)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 80; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. 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 79% (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 6 modules
- Education Studies: How Children LearnCore
Module details
Support development of understanding of pedagogy and professionalism in an early years and primary context. Examine areas including child development (motor, cognitive and affective); seminal and contemporary theories of learning; how to ensure participation and learning for all pupils; policy frameworks; principles of the planning cycle; and understanding the need for decolonising the education curriculum.
- English and Language AcquisitionCore
Module details
Introduce relevant theory, research and practice, enabling understanding of children's development as speakers, listeners, readers and writers including the nature and function of the teacher's role in this process. Develop subject knowledge and understanding of the teaching of English and the principles that underpin effective practice in the EYFS and primary phase. This will be framed in the context of current legislation and curricular policy to support preparation for first placement.
- Exploring Learning and Teaching in Mathematics and ComputingCore
Module details
Study relevant theory, research and practice to develop confidence and a positive attitude towards mathematics and computing. Deepen understanding of how children develop as mathematicians and introduce the core concepts and key processes of computer science. The module is underpinned by current government legislation and curricular policy to support school-based training.
- Teaching Primary ScienceCore
Module details
Become aware of capabilities in relation to subject knowledge and challenge and address personal misconceptions in scientific concepts. Look at theory, research and practice to understand how children learn science and the methodology associated with it. Be guided to make effective and creative pedagogic choices to support pupil progress. The learning is framed in the context of current government legislation and curricula to prepare for school-based training.
- Introducing the Foundation SubjectsCore
Module details
Develop curriculum awareness and understanding of the effective planning, resourcing and teaching of art, design and technology, modern foreign languages, music, geography, history, physical education, religious education, and personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) across the early years and primary age phases, as appropriate.
- School-based Training 1Core
Module details
First of three school based training modules, providing opportunities to gain specific experiences in order to develop and demonstrate professional attributes, skills, knowledge and understanding linked explicitly to the Teachers' Standards. Develop insights into pupils' learning and the role of planning and assessment to facilitate pupil progress. Enable reflection upon and evaluation of experiences, identify professional strengths and development needs and set targets for improvement.
Year 2 12 modules
- School-based Training 2Core
Module details
School-based training module to develop the professional attributes, skills, knowledge and understanding required for the Teacher's Standards. Develop insights into pupils' learning and the role of planning and assessment to facilitate their progress. Reflect upon and evaluate experiences, identify strengths and development needs and set improvement targets.
- Teaching English, Principled Practice and Current PolicyCore
Module details
Look at the inter-related nature of speaking, listening, reading and writing and the teacher's role in these processes. Develop subject knowledge and understanding of the teaching and assessment of English and the principles that underpin effective practice in early years foundation stage (EYFS) and primary settings.
- Deepening Subject and Pedagogic Knowledge to Impact on Children's Mathematical UnderstandingCore
Module details
Deepen subject knowledge and understanding of the learning, teaching and assessment of mathematics. Use relevant theory and underpinning principles of effective teaching and learning to prepare to meet the challenges of ensuring pupil progress during school-based training and meet relevant professional standards.
- Curriculum Design and Enhanced Practice in Foundation Subjects and RECore
Module details
Explore a range of subject-specific strategies to support the creative planning, teaching and evaluation of foundation subjects and religious education (RE) and look at how appropriate cross-curricular links can be made via a thematic approach. Explore and evaluate the place of foundation subjects and RE in early years foundation stage (EYFS) and primary settings.
- Education Studies: Creating an Inclusive Learning EnvironmentCore
Module details
Drawing on placement experience, develop awareness of the issues of diversity and difference and how to respond to these through effective planning, teaching and learning. Look at special educational needs and learn how to create an inclusive learning environment, while examining some of the complex and sensitive issues involved.
- Developing Expertise in Teaching and Learning in Art and DesignOptional
Module details
Build on prior knowledge, understanding and skills in the subject of art and design. Develop expertise in planning and teaching art and design in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) and primary classroom, and explore materials, techniques, processes and visual elements.
- Story: How we use Language to Imagine, Entertain and UnderstandOptional
Module details
Introduce theory, research and practice related to English oral and literary language. Develop understanding of the role of story and the part this plays in children's lives and development. Study significant children's books, focusing on literary language and the construction of childhood. Look at how spoken language and written text are influenced by social and geographical factors.
- Developing Curriculum Expertise in Primary History and GeographyOptional
Module details
Develop a deeper subject knowledge and understanding of the methods of teaching history and geography. Evaluate how a range of resources can be used to support teaching within early years foundation stage (EYFS) and primary contexts and learn to plan high quality learning experiences.
- Developing Mathematical ThinkingOptional
Module details
Develop capacity in and understanding of mathematical problem-solving through collaborative and independent mathematical activity. Identify and analyse working strategies and reflect on the application of theory to own mathematical working. Learn teaching methods that enable children to think mathematically in the primary classroom.
- Developing Expertise in Primary Physical EducationOptional
Module details
Develop knowledge of teaching and learning methods in primary PE through practical and classroom-based workshops and seminars. Look at the role the PE subject leader has in organising the curriculum to provide a broad range of opportunities for physical education, physical activity and school sport.
- Developing Expertise in Primary Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)Optional
Module details
Deepen knowledge of personal, social and health education (PSHE) content and learn effective teaching methods for delivery. Explore what constitutes excellent PSHE teaching methods and learn to plan high quality learning experiences within early years foundation stage (EYFS) and primary contexts.
- Science, Scientists and Working ScientificallyOptional
Module details
Highlight the importance and nature of science and scientists. Enable thinking and working scientifically, explore the ways in which science is carried out in schools and its application in the primary school curriculum. Engage in scientific investigation to develop key enquiry skills and associated conceptual knowledge.
Year 3 8 modules
- School-based Training 3Core
Module details
School-based training module providing the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to be an autonomous, reflective and critical teacher. Reflect upon and evaluate experiences and identify professional strengths and needs as the basis for continued professional development.
- Individual Professional ProjectCore
Module details
Gain understanding and command of an area of personal interest relevant to early years foundation stage (EYFS) and primary education. Centres on a personal research study in which you will critically evaluate the impact of research in these settings and reflect on the implications for your own future practice.
- Contemporary Curriculum Studies and Professional DevelopmentCore
Module details
Look at contemporary curriculum developments across early years foundation stage (EYFS) and primary subjects with an emphasis on critical evaluation and self-reflection. Use these reflections and increased understanding to plan and facilitate your own professional learning and development throughout the module and into your early career.
- Education Studies: Leading Children's LearningCore
Module details
Encourage consideration and analysis of the educational, social and political climate and its impact on the inclusion of all learners, drawing on current theory, initiatives, policies and ideas, including critical race theory. Develop your own educational philosophy and reflect on the implications for your future professional development.
- Teaching Primary ComputingOptional
Module details
Explore effective teaching methods to develop children's knowledge of computing as a subject. Look at relevant policy and research and develop understanding of current curriculum frameworks for computing. Design and implement learning experiences and reflect upon your teaching experience to further evolve your practice.
- Processes and Practice: Developing a Rationale for Art, Craft and Design in the Primary ClassroomOptional
Module details
Expand subject knowledge, creative and professional practice in relation to working with a range of materials, processes and themes around art, craft and design. Explore the importance of hands-on experiential learning in art using textiles, 3D, sculpture and craft materials, tools and techniques and how this can be adapted and applied for the early years foundation stage (EYFS) or primary classroom.
- Contemporary Developments, Theories and Practices in Primary EnglishOptional
Module details
Engage with relevant issues and developments within the current educational climate in relation to the teaching of English. Explore up-to-date research and policies in the school setting and carry out and analyse innovative teaching and learning approaches.
- Creative Curriculum Design in History or GeographyOptional
Module details
Learn to creatively design and deliver history or geography curriculums in an early years foundation stage (EYFS) or primary context.
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 focuses on preparing you to inspire and support primary learners aged 5–11 to realise their potential. You'll typically progress from foundations in how children learn and how schooling is organised, then move through curriculum design, pedagogy, and inclusion. A course like this normally combines classroom theory with school placements from Year 1 onwards, giving you sustained classroom practice with increasing responsibility. In later years, you'll study behaviour management, assessment and professional standards whilst undertaking specialist options such as early years, SEND and inclusion, or education policy. Your final placement culminates in formal QTS assessment against the Teachers' Standards, readying you for the profession.
Who it's for
This course suits graduates aiming to teach primary pupils aged 5–11 and seeking QTS qualification. Most entrants hold A-levels or equivalent qualifications; recent cohorts show 91% of accepted students came in with A-level or equivalent. The typical UCAS tariff band among accepted students was 96–111 points.
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. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £22,000 to £30,000. After three years, earnings range from £17,850 to £25,200; after five years, from £21,250 to £30,000. These are national figures for the field, not university-specific guarantees. First-year retention stands at 85% across the institution.
University & format
University of Brighton, located in Falmer, offers this 3-year full-time degree in English. The course leads to a BA (Hons) in Primary Education with QTS (UCAS code X122) and is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body, so your qualification holds national standing. Teaching is rated Silver for quality under the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Upon successful completion, you will achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), the professional qualification required to teach in English schools.
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.
- 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.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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 | 91% |
| an Access course | 4% |
| another higher-education qualification | 3% |
| Other | 2% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
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.
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 X122). 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
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Brighton →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.
Still deciding what to study?
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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 | £28,000 – £33,000 | 80 |
| 3 years after | £27,500 | £25,500 – £30,500 | 370 |
| 5 years after | £33,000 | £28,000 – £36,000 | 355 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 80; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. 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
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.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 80; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. 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 · 65% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Teaching and Childcare Support OccupationDiscover Uni category · 15% 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: 95; response rate: 50%. 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.
Is 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.
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 8.9 out of 10: NSS 93.9% · in work or study 95% · continued 79%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Brighton
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 Falmer
142 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 University of Brighton from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Brighton; 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
This course lists IELTS 6.5 overall, at least 6.0 in all four. 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 University of Brighton’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 University of Brighton and gov.uk before you apply.
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