Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons)
Staffordshire University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons) and other courses in Teacher Training at Staffordshire University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Education and Teaching
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26506 | £24958 | £29360 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24888 - £29177 | £19834 - £28299 | £21478 - £34125 |
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Course Description
The BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS provides a route into the primary teaching alongside gaining an education degree, which means you'll be able to go straight into your first job as a primary school teacher when you graduate.
Our course puts learning at the heart of what we do. This means that your learning is at the centre of the course just as, when you are teaching, the learning of your school students must be at the centre of your work.
The course is distinctive because it involves a mix of university input and school experience, close attention to your individual needs and a genuine sense of partnership with the schools that we work with. You'll undertake valuable and varied placements at each stage of the course in a range of settings.
- Applicants to Initial Teacher Training courses are required to pass the skills tests before starting their course.
- You will be required to successfully complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application and be certified fit to teach.
- You will be invited for interview prior to your acceptance and enrolment onto the course and expected to carry out a teaching placement assessment.
- You will be provided with a teaching placements post enrolment.
- Ideally applicants will have at least 2 weeks experience with within a school/educational setting. This and other experience with children will enhance applications, e.g. Brownies Scouts, sports coaching etc
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award:
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons) at Staffordshire University
| 32% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 32% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 13% | Elementary occupations |
| 4% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 4% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 3% | Design occupations |
| 3% | Sales occupations |
| 1% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 1% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Teacher Training
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Qualification requirements
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16750 | year 1 |
| International | £16750 | year 1 |
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:
August 1, 2026
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)
UCAS application code:
X112
University Rankings
of Staffordshire University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 18 different rankings
Positions of Staffordshire University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Staffordshire University in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #5
- #5
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #38
- #49
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 18 university rankings of Staffordshire University
About Staffordshire University
Established in 1970, Staffordshire University offers students the opportunity to become a part of the diverse and lively city of Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This university provides a rich experience in a variety of disciplines, including state-of-the art Specialist Technical Facilities, such as their Motion Capture suites for Biomechanics students, or the Simulation Hospital Wards for those in the Medical programme. International learners can also benefit from language support offered by the university’s designated teams, ensuring both a strong academic and social start.
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Student composition of Staffordshire University
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Total number of students enrolled at Staffordshire University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12255
- postgraduates:
- 1340
- Total:
- 13595
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Primary Education”: 825 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Primary Education BA | University of Reading | 81% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £22350 | - | Reading |
On campus
Full-time
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Primary Education with QTS BA Edu (Hons) | University of Wales | 68% | 5% | 15% | £9000 | £13500 | - | Cardiff |
On campus
Full-time
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Primary Education with QTS (Wrexham University) BA (Hons) | St Mary's University, Twickenham | 75% | 2% | 30% | £9250 | £16320 | 123 | Twickenham |
On campus
Full-time
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Addysg Gynradd (3-11 ystod oedran) gyda SAC BA (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | - | 10% | 6% | £9000 | £16000 | - | Cardiff |
On campus
Full-time
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Primary Education with QTS BA (Hons) | University of East London | 70% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £14820 | - | London |
On campus
Full-time
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Primary Education (Early Years) (with QTS) BEd (Hons) | Plymouth Marjon University | 73% | 0% | 8% | £9250 | £14500 | - | Plymouth |
On campus
Full-time
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Primary Education with QTS BA (Hons) | Bishop Grosseteste University | 91% | 1% | 10% | £9250 | £12690 | - | Lincoln |
On campus
Full-time
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Primary Education BA (Hons) | Plymouth Marjon University | 73% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £14500 | 94 | Plymouth |
On campus
Full-time
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Primary Education with QTS BA (Hons) | St Mary's University, Twickenham | 88% | 2% | 7% | £9250 | £16320 | - | Twickenham |
On campus
Full-time
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Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons) | Staffordshire University | - | 1% | 7% | £9250 | £16750 | - | Stoke-on-Trent |
On campus
Full-time
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FAQ about Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons) Staffordshire University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Skilled trades occupations (32%), Managers, directors and senior officials (32%), Elementary occupations (13%), Web and Multimedia Design Professionals (4%)
- Staffordshire University achieved the highest ranking for Education. It is ranked #5 in (Education). See all subject rankings for Staffordshire University.
- Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Staffordshire University.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 161 which makes it one of the 3.54% most difficult courses to enter among all Primary Education students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024