Canterbury Christ Church University
Primary Education (QTS) BA (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 80 graduates of Primary Education (QTS) BA (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.

Overall student satisfaction
64 /100
80 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25500 £25000 £30500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £27000 £22500 - £27500 £24000 - £33500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26506 £24514 £28116
25-75 percentile range £24888 - £29177 £18792 - £27897 £20130 - £32846

Course Description

Canterbury Christ Church University was founded as a teaching college 60 years ago. By joining our highly regarded BA Primary Education course you will be supported to achieve Qualified Teacher (QTS) alongside your studies.

Our degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a primary teacher. You’ll study academic modules specific to teaching and learning across the 3-11 primary phase and undertake placements each year within an approved age-phase (e.g., 3-7, 5-11).

Our large network of partners, including state and special schools will provide you with opportunities to develop your skills and get a range of teaching experiences. Throughout your placements you will be supported by a Mentor who will be there to guide and encourage you.

The combination of theory and hands-on practice will help you to become a creative, flexible and confident teacher who can motivate and inspire children. Our graduates are highly sought after by local head teachers because of the depth of knowledge, creativity and professionalism that they bring.

Top reasons to study with us

97% of our Primary Education (Upper Primary) students and 93% of our Primary Education (Lower Primary) students were in jobs or further study 15 months after finishing their course Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022

We provide an almost unparalleled range of learning opportunities for you in schools and in other educational settings.

Our Primary Education course is enhanced by guest lecturers, including Head Teachers, school colleagues and representatives from national and international organisations.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake an overseas study trip to help broaden your understanding of the wider educational landscape. Students have visited Spain, Ghana and Thailand.

Location

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

Accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) for the purpose of delivering initial teacher training programmes to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Primary Education (QTS) BA (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University

85% Elementary occupations
4% Business and public service associate professionals
1% Teaching Professionals
1% Natural and social science professionals
1% Protective service occupations
1% Artistic, literary and media occupations
1% Administrative occupations
1% Business and public service associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • International Foundation
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Primary Education (QTS), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Primary Education (QTS) BA (Hons)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25.

In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website.

International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): To be confirmed

Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of Canterbury Christ Church University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #41 
    • #52 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #63 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

See all 15 university rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University

About Canterbury Christ Church University

Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.

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Student composition of Canterbury Christ Church University

undergraduates:
16485
postgraduates:
1720
Total:
18205
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