Primary Education (5-11) with QTS - BA (Hons)
University of Chester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Chester

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Wheeler, Chester

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OCT-26

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At the heart of this course is a vision of transforming you in to a teacher, ready to enter the profession as a skilled professional with confidence and equipped to make a significant contribution to the education of children now and into the future.Our three-year course offers you:Qualified Teacher StatusExperience across Key Stage One and Key Stage 2, with enhancement in age-phases either sideExtensive experience in schools with at least 24 weeks in at least four schools or settingsExcellent ...Read more

At the heart of this course is a vision of transforming you in to a teacher, ready to enter the profession as a skilled professional with confidence and equipped to make a significant contribution to the education of children now and into the future.Our three-year course offers you:Qualified Teacher StatusExperience across Key Stage One and Key Stage 2, with enhancement in age-phases either sideExtensive experience in schools with at least 24 weeks in at least four schools or settingsExcellent coverage of primary curriculum subject areas to enhance your skills, confidence and potential employment prospectsThe opportunity to develop an area of personal, professional significance interestGuidance and support from a team of highly skilled and dedicated tutors in University and in schools

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
5/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
68th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
74th
What students say
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Millie
20 Nov 24

Lovely teaching staff and friendly environment makes it such a comforting environment...Read more

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Katie
21 Oct 24

I love the university of Chester as it is a diverse and beautiful city to study in. The campus is ideally located only a 10 minutes walk away from the city. The facilities at the..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26) £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26) Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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£5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26) £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26) Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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£5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26) £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26) Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26) £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26) Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26) £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26) Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26) £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26) Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£14,450 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a modern, forward-thinking university...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
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