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

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08-SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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08-SEP-25

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3 Years

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- Become an ‘Outstanding’ Teacher – Ofsted rated our teaching as Outstanding- Dynamic training informed by current research- Interactive seminars led by expert tutors and grounded in a practical understanding of high-quality primary teaching - Specialism studies in Year 2 and 3 (for example, Early Years, Additional Needs or a Curriculum Subject). - Optional modules to enrich and deepen your understanding of important issues relating to primary teaching - Benefit from our extensive school ...Read more

- Become an ‘Outstanding’ Teacher – Ofsted rated our teaching as 'Outstanding'- Dynamic training informed by current research- Interactive seminars led by expert tutors and grounded in a practical understanding of high-quality primary teaching - Specialism studies in Year 2 and 3 (for example, Early Years, Additional Needs or a Curriculum Subject). - Optional modules to enrich and deepen your understanding of important issues relating to primary teaching - Benefit from our extensive school partnerships with over 450 schools providing excellent opportunities to gain experience and develop as a skilled practitioner- Teaching is one of the most rewarding and challenging careers. By choosing to study at Winchester you are choosing to train at an institution with long established reputation for Outstanding teacher education. We know what it takes to develop innovative, professional, reflective teachers. Train with us to develop strong subject knowledge, an understanding of how to teach all primary curriculum subjects, innovate, and best match the needs of the children you will teach, considering the diversity, needs, and responses of all your pupils. Our graduates are equipped to thrive in their chosen profession.The University offers a stimulating and supportive learning environment that challenges and inspires our trainees. Our passion is to provide a university experience that helps you reach your full potential and make a real difference to children’s lives. Our highly practical programme is constantly reviewed to ensure students are equipped with the most up-to-date developments in primary education. The programme effectively blends theory and practice, providing you with the knowledge, understanding and skills for your future teaching career. You will develop strong research skills enabling you to undertake your own research and consider critically important pedagogical theories. Your work on campus is enhanced and developed through a series of school placements where you will develop a reflective approach to your own practice and the ability to work flexibly, creatively and thoughtfully in the classroom, There’s ample scope for you to personalise a professional portfolio through selecting a subject specialism, option modules and foci for your professional enquiry and follow areas of particular interest, subject to levels of interest. The teaching team encourages this and combines plenty of hands-on experience, expertise and enthusiasm to nurture you through your academic and professional journey. We work closely with over 450 schools in the region, from large urban schools to small village schools serving diverse communities. Working closely with our school partners helps to provide you with a variety of school experiences. It also provides insights and a range of perspectives on currents issues facing schools and effective teaching approaches. By the end of Year 1, with experience of both the taught programme and teaching in schools, you can opt to take a Sandwich Year between years 2 and 3 to engage in a self-directed work placement in an educational setting to enrich your experience and understanding of different educational environments and cultures.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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84/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
103rd
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 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
97%
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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Evan
11 Mar 24

The best bit is the new library and the location is so close to the city centre, but Winchester is so..Read more

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Phoebe
11 Mar 24

This university provides so much for our course and other courses by ensuring the best possible facilities are up to date, in addition to the amazing staff members who provide..Read more

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Entry requirements

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112 - 120 Grades / Points required

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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Evan
11 Mar 24
Primary Education with QTS BA (Hons)
The best bit is the new library and the location is so close to the city centre, but Winchester is so...
Read more
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Phoebe
11 Mar 24
Primary Education with QTS BA (Hons)
This university provides so much for our course and other courses by ensuring the best possible facilities are up to date, in addition to the amazing staff members who provide...
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University of Winchester
University of Winchester , Hampshire

The University of Winchester is a renowned educational institution with a 180-year history of academic excellence....

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University of Winchester
Sparkford Road Winchester Hampshire SO22 4NR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Winchester  0.4 miles away

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