Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons)
University of Greenwich
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Become a teacher with this primary education degree and receive teacher training rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in its 2016 report. You will also benefit from our excellent links with schools.
Our Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status degree will give you the knowledge and skills to inspire young learners. You will receive teacher training through on-the-job placements and sessions at the university with our tutors.
The course includes around eight weeks each year observing and working alongside experienced primary teachers in a school. This means that by the time you achieve Qualified Teacher Status at the end of your final year, you will have the skills and confidence to start your career as a primary education teacher.
What you should know about this course:
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Ofsted rated the quality of teacher training as 'Outstanding' in its recent report for Initial Teacher Education 2016.
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Upon successful completion, you will achieve Qualified Teacher Status to pursue your dream career.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 67 graduates of Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons) at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Primary Education.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons) at University of Greenwich
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons) 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 | |
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| Median salary | £28000 | £25500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25500 - £30000 | £19000 - £29000 | £21500 - £34500 |
All Primary Education courses of University of Greenwich
Salary of all UK Graduates of Primary Education
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24629 | £23769 | £26716 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22965 - £28008 | £17500 - £27452 | £18804 - £31696 |
All Primary Education courses of UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
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 University of Greenwich
| 100% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, International Baccalaureate (IB), Access to HE courses, or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status, BA (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| 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, 2024
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 University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #37
- #48
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #38
- #48
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- Education
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The Guardian UK University League Tables by Subject
[Published ]
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- #55
- #501
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all university rankings of University of Greenwich
What students say about studying Primary Education in the UK?
About University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.
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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 (Hons) | Middlesex University | 84% | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £14000 | 121 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS BA (Hons) | Leeds Trinity University | 61% | 2% | 8% | £9250 | £12000 | 120 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Primary Education (QTS) KS1/KS2 BA (Hons) | University of Roehampton | 72% | 0% | 8% | £9250 | £13145 | 128 | Roehampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Primary Education (PGCE) [St Mary's at WGU] PGCE | Wrexham Glyndwr University | 72% | 0% | 8% | £5750 | £12500 | 128 | Wrexham | On campus Full-time | |
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PGCE Primary Education Physical Education (PE) Specialist PGCE | Edge Hill University | 72% | 0% | 8% | £9250 | £13500 | 128 | Ormskirk | On campus Full-time | |
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Primary Education with QTS BA (Hons) | University of East London | 75% | 3% | 5% | £9250 | £13740 | 117 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Primary Education with QTS with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | St Mary's University, Twickenham | 89% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £12250 | 110 | Twickenham | On campus Full-time | |
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Primary Education (with QTS) BA (Hons) | University of Bedfordshire | 83% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £13200 | 105 | Luton | On campus Full-time | |
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Primary Education with Art BA (Hons) | University of Reading | 84% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £19500 | 122 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Primary Education with Qualified Teaching Status BEd (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 54% | 4% | 10% | £9250 | £16200 | 119 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
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- 13 June, 2022
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022