Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons)

Staffordshire University

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	79%
Salary after 15 months	£22000
Unemployment Rate	1% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	7% Proportion of students of Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9250 Tuition (UK) £16750 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons) at Staffordshire University UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
Degree	Bachelor of Arts (Honours), BA (Hons)
Subject	Primary Education, Education Studies, Primary Teaching, Specialist Teaching

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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.

Overall student satisfaction

79 /100

45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

	Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons) and other Teacher Training courses of Staffordshire University	Average review score among all Primary Education courses in the UK
Explanations	86	93
Interesting courses	80	79
Intellectually stimulating	82	80
Challenged to do my best	84	86
Depth of concepts	86	85
Builds on previous learnings	91	87
Joined ideas from different topics	86	85
Balance directed/independent study	75	76
Applicability of course content	89	86
Clear criteria in markings	91	79
Fair assessment	84	79
Tests reflected your learning	77	76
Timely feedback	91	89
Helpful feedback	73	72
Approachability of teachers	68	83
Support from teachers	77	86
Organisation of courses	55	66
Communication of changes	76	72
IT facilities	78	84
Library	95	91
Course specific resources	92	85
Student feedback opportunities	84	81
Student feedback valued	75	75
Student's feedback acted upon	57	66
Work of student union	81	72
Mental wellbeing services	76	74
Overall satisfaction	79	74

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Teacher Training courses of Staffordshire University

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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	£24514	£28116
25-75 percentile range	£24888 - £29177	£18792 - £27897	£20130 - £32846

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Education and Teaching courses in the UK

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.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All Staffordshire University graduates of undergraduate studies in Education and Teaching	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Education and Teaching
Total respondents	95	1500
Unemployed	1%	5%
Studying	11%	2%
Working	68%	85%
Both studying and working	11%	5%
No information	9%	3%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Education and Teaching courses of Staffordshire University

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	78%	22%
Utilise skills from studies	80%	20%
Work is meaningful	96%	4%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Staffordshire University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	54%
Non highly-skilled jobs	45%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	1%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Teacher Training courses of Staffordshire University

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%	Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
13%	Elementary occupations
4%	Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
4%	Other Educational Professionals
3%	Other Educational Professionals
3%	Information Technology Professionals
3%	Skilled trades occupations
1%
1%	Administrative occupations

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

****Assessment:**** Written assignments, presentations and other forms of assessment will be used throughout the course to assess student teachers’ curriculum, pedagogical, policy and research knowledge. Presentations will be used to assess and aid in the development of communications skills. The production of a final year original independent research project (dissertation) assesses their use of research methodology to inform professional practice. All student teachers are required to pass their placements, this being assessed by mentor feedback and tutor/mentor observations, evidenced within their placements booklets and a final year evidence portfolio review. All student teachers will meet with their academic mentor four times within the academic year. **Upon successful completion of Level 4 – Year 1 ** **Certificate in Education Studies** **Upon successful completion of Level 5 – Year 2** **Diploma in Education Studies** **Upon successful completion of Level 6 – Year 3** BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (if successfully recommended for Qualified Teacher Status) BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (if not recommended for Qualified Teacher Status)

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Teacher Training

Average UCAS Tariff Score 161

Tariff score	% of students accepted for courses in Teacher Training
<48	0
48-63	0
64-79	0
80-95	5
96-111	5
112-127	20
128-143	10
144-159	20
160-175	30
176-191	0
192-207	5
208-223	5
224-239	0
>240	5

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Teacher Training courses of Staffordshire University

Qualification requirements

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

English language requirements

test	Grade	Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)	6	Evidence of satisfactory English language skills is required such as IELTS 6.0 or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in each category). A minimum of GCSE of English at Grade C or above

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status, 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 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

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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)

University Rankings

Positions of Staffordshire University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Staffordshire University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

- #18
- #21
Education

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #56
- #68
Education

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 16 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

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

Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Primary Education”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons)

Staffordshire University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Education and Teaching

Course Description