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BA (Hons) Childhood: Primary Education with QTS Bachelor's degree at the University of Suffolk

BA (Hons) Childhood: Primary Education with QTS at University of Suffolk. You'll work with real pupils and practising teachers, developing the pedagogical confidence and practical skills needed in contemporary primary schools.

BA (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
75%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

Train to become a primary school teacher with the BA (Hons) Childhood: Primary Education with QTS at the University of Suffolk. Gain hands-on classroom experience. From the provider’s course page.

BA (Hons) Childhood: Primary Education with QTS is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Suffolk. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Education and teaching graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 65% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £23,000. (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.

8.2
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent81

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)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Strong75

Limited evidence Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 75% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional90

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 9 modules
  • Child Development and Education
    Module details

    This module investigates the developing child and the changes that occur over time within the context of the family and wider social systems that children inhabit. The module has a particular focus on the aspects of child development that influence and are influenced by social context. It will include the psychological development of babies, children and young people within the family, education and the wider social systems; it seeks to explain how the interaction between biological, social and

  • Children's Wellbeing and Inclusion
    Module details

    This module explores children's health, wellbeing and inclusion, as well as on promoting resilience, and enhancing children's life opportunities from the earliest opportunity. This module also focuses on the theoretical, political and professional contexts that frame early help for children's health, wellbeing and inclusion and their role in enabling children to flourish within a diverse and increasingly complex society. Within this module, you are introduced to a range of debates surrounding ea

  • Children's Rights, Social Policy and Social Justice
    Module details

    This module explores diverse and marginalised childhoods in critically examining the rhetoric and reality of children's rights. You will explore relevant legislation, like the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), as well as discuss their complexities and critiques. You will also be encouraged to consider the intersectionalities of children and young people's lives when thinking about social policy, and the roles and responsibilities of nation-states, institutions, policy

  • The Personal and Professional Self
    Module details

    This module introduces you to the foundational concepts of personal and professional development within the field of childhood and education. As future practitioners, researchers, or advocates in children's services, students must develop self-awareness, interpersonal competence, and an understanding of professional values and expectations. Through reflective practice and collaborative learning, this module supports the development of the academic, emotional, and ethical competencies required fo

  • Professional Practice 1
    Module details

    This module will consist of initial school experience and teaching practice. The extended placement provides opportunities for you to observe children and begin to understand the classroom environment. In the 10-day block placement, you will have the opportunity to teach some whole class lessons, with the support of the class teacher. In addition to the general school placement, you will undertake 10 days of Intensive Training and Practice blocks (ITaPs). These focus on specific and foundational

  • Contemporary Debates in Childhood and Education
    Module details

    This module will enable you to develop your understanding of current debates and issues around childhoods and education. The focus of this module will change from year to year based on current societal topics so that you can engage with current affairs. You will critically explore and evaluate how children navigate and participate in society and education and how current societal and political developments affect them and their childhoods. You will be introduced to key current topics and debates

  • Research and Developing Practice
    Module details

    This module provides you with essential knowledge and practical expertise for conducting research with children in diverse contexts, like within the family, in schools and within their communities. The module focuses on establishing a strong foundation on research design, introducing key steps in research process, like identifying the research problem, reviewing existing literature, formulating research questions and operationalising key concepts in research design. You will develop a critical u

  • Professional Studies and Pedagogy
    Module details

    This module is concerned with the management and practice of learning and teaching within schools. Within this module, you are introduced to key areas of practice including behaviour management, pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, professional behaviours and meeting the needs of all learners (including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities/English as an Additional Language/High Learning Potential). Through this module, you will be able to develop a strong understanding of a wide range of prof

  • Core Subjects 1
    Module details

    This module enables you to gain a secure knowledge of the pupils'

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 course trains you to become a primary school teacher, combining classroom practice with theoretical study from the outset. You'll usually start with foundations in how children learn and child development, then move into curriculum planning, pedagogy and subject teaching. A course like this normally includes modules on inclusion and special educational needs, alongside sustained school placements that increase in responsibility across the three years. In Year 3, you'll focus on professional practice, behaviour and assessment, with specialist options such as early years, SEND and inclusion, or education policy. School placements are woven throughout, culminating in final QTS assessment against the Teachers' Standards.

Who it's for

This course suits those drawn to shaping young learners' understanding and wellbeing during formative years. You'll need patience, clear communication, and the ability to manage a busy classroom. If you find satisfaction in explaining ideas, adapting to different learning needs, and working collaboratively with colleagues and families, you'll thrive here. The hands-on placements mean you should be comfortable with unpredictability and willing to reflect critically on your practice. You're probably someone who enjoys working with children, values education's social role, and is ready for a full-time, three-year commitment to professional training.

Careers & job market

Across Education & Teaching courses nationally, 90% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after qualifying. Within that cohort, 70% were in highly skilled roles or pursuing additional study. Starting salaries for Education & Teaching graduates fell between £22,000 and £30,000 at the 15-month mark, rising to £21,250–£30,000 after five years. These are national figures from Graduate Outcomes; your individual outcomes will depend on your choices, performance, and the schools or sectors you enter.

University & format

The University of Suffolk, a university founded in 2007, offers this course full-time over 3 years, taught in English. The BA (Hons) Childhood: Primary Education with QTS is a nationally recognised degree that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The university holds a Bronze award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
76%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic Support
89%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
82%

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
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Published entry120 UCAS tariff points (or above), BBB ( typical offer

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

Open daysBook an Open Day

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Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of BBB and around 120 UCAS points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent85% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 112 - 127 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 the University of Suffolk'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

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent85%
another higher-education qualification10%
an Access course10%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Offer-based entry

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.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

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 gradesBBBA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeX120quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code X120). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write 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.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results 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 University of Suffolk 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£15,900 / yr

Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).

Check fees at University of Suffolk →

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

Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

All University of Suffolk funding →
No verified named award is shown for this provider yet.

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

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£23,000£19,000 – £28,00010

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

75%
in work or further study 15 months on
65%
in highly skilled work or study
90%
continue past their first year
100%
find their work meaningful
90%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in education & teaching · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Education & Teaching nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£23,000
£22,000 – £30,000
After 3 years LEO
£17,850 – £25,200
After 5 years LEO
£21,250 – £30,000
national 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.

75 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

70% working0% working and studying10% in further study65% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. 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 15-month 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.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 40% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
  • Teaching and Childcare Support OccupationDiscover Uni category · 20% of published destinations
  • Caring personal servicesSOC 2020 613 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £23,668
  • Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733

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: 30; response rate: 55%. 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.

90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Education & Teaching courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
70%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

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.

Where they work

  • Schools & academy trusts
  • Local authorities
  • Education charities
  • Tutoring providers

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

75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £23,000. 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.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.2 out of 10: NSS 80.7% · in work or study 75% · continued 90%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

University of Suffolk

All students13,590
International3.8%
Aged 25+78.7%

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 University of Suffolk

1,566 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 592Shoplifting 283Criminal Damage Arson 135Public Order 117Anti Social Behaviour 104

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 Suffolk from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is £15,900 / 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 University of Suffolk’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 Suffolk and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is offer-based and set by the university. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 112 - 127 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by the University of Suffolk. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Education and teaching graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 65% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £23,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
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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