Primary Education (QTS) BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

Primary education is a fundamental part of any child’s development. Through primary education, children learn the skills that equip them for their future. By studying this BA (Hons) Primary Education degree at NTU, you’ll be prepared for a career as a Primary or Early Years teacher - making a real difference to young learners.

This is one of the most highly regarded courses in the country, with an enviable employment record. Our close relationship with partnership schools means you gain a wide experience of teaching in many different kinds of educational settings, from large inner-city academies to small, rural schools.

With this comprehensive four-year degree, you’ll develop the depth and breadth of your subject knowledge. Our expert tutors will support you so that you can begin your career as a confident and innovative teacher with the skills and experience demanded by schools.

Why study this four-year course?

We don’t take a three-year course and stretch it out over four years. We build in enrichment opportunities and a greater depth of study which would not be possible on a three-year course. We can provide you with more time in school – at least 160 days, but this is likely to be higher depending on your specific choices. Each placement ranges from five to eight weeks and helps you to become an excellent and highly reflective primary teacher. Our students appreciate the extra time to develop their skills before beginning their careers in primary education. Our students appreciate the extra time to develop their skills before beginning their career in primary education.

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).