Primary Education with QTS BA (Hons)
Birmingham City University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Do you have a passion for inspiring and educating young learners, and want the best possible career opportunities after graduating? This exciting degree provides you with a variety of opportunities to explore your interests and develop core skills and experience in Primary and Early Years teaching.Our course offers you the chance to gain the professional qualification of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as well as a degree, helping you walk into your dream job as a primary school teacher ...Read more

Do you have a passion for inspiring and educating young learners, and want the best possible career opportunities after graduating? This exciting degree provides you with a variety of opportunities to explore your interests and develop core skills and experience in Primary and Early Years teaching.Our course offers you the chance to gain the professional qualification of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as well as a degree, helping you walk into your dream job as a primary school teacher immediately after graduating from university.This course allows you to specialise in age phases 3-7 or 5-11, qualifying you to deliver primary education in schools and early years settings and gives you the opportunity to work in a Special Educational Needs school.Your placements in local schools in the wider Birmingham area give you practical experience right from the start of this training course. We believe working in schools with experienced teachers and children is key to developing you into a committed, creative and confident teacher with existing relationships to benefit from when seeking employment after graduation.Our course is underpinned by a commitment to your well-being and achievement in a supportive and nurturing environment. Your learning will be led by highly experienced tutors who facilitate a wide range of practical experience and taught sessions to engage you in reflective and critical evaluation of research, policy and practice. You will be well supported during the course in your journey to becoming an outstanding teacher.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
76/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
92nd
Teacher Training
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Teacher Training graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Teacher Training graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Alyssia
18 Oct 24

The most valuable aspect of studying at BCU is the exceptional support provided by the lecturers, not only in terms of academic guidance but also in helping students grow..Read more

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Radeyah
06 Oct 24

Staff on my course a great, supportive, helpful, and go above & beyond for us students. So understanding of our situations and experiences...Read more

Entry requirements

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A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

M Grades / Points required

120 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBB (or equivalent). Excluded subjects: General Studies and AS Levels.

120 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCC) or two Advanced Highers (CC) plus two Highers (CC).

120 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCC) or two Advanced Highers (CC) plus two Highers (CC).

Please note: If you qualify for our BCU Accelerate scheme, you could receive an offer that is two grades below our normal entry requirements.If your level 3 qualifications do not meet the UCAS tariff for this course, you may be offered a place on our Foundation Year instead. You do not need to submit a separate application but will automatically be considered for this if your predicted grades fall below the UCAS entry tariff.

Pass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3 with 30 credits at Merit or Distinction.

Obtain a minimum of 30 points overall. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above, English Language (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For English A, this must be grade 4 or above; for English B, this must be grade 5.

Minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects.

120 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

120 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

120 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

Merit overall. All subjects accepted.

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 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 Northern Ireland

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£16,085 per year

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Students from EU

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

£16,085 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 International

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£16085 Per year

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Latest reviews

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Alyssia
18 Oct 24
Primary Education with QTS BA (Hons)
The most valuable aspect of studying at BCU is the exceptional support provided by the lecturers, not only in terms of academic guidance but also in helping students grow...
Read more
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Radeyah
06 Oct 24
Primary Education with QTS BA (Hons)
Staff on my course a great, supportive, helpful, and go above & beyond for us students. So understanding of our situations and experiences....
Read more
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Birmingham City University
15 Bartholomew Row Birmingham B5 5JU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.2 miles away
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