Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS BA (Hons)

University of South Wales

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	81%
Salary after 15 months	£27500
Number of students	25 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	10% 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	5% Proportion of students of Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS 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
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Newport
Degree	Bachelor of Arts (Honours), BA (Hons)
Subject	Education Studies, Primary Teaching

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS BA (Hons) at University of South Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.

Overall student satisfaction

81 /100

25 total respondents

	University of South Wales, Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS BA (Hons)	Average review score among all Education Studies courses in the UK
Explanations	100	93
Interesting courses	100	79
Intellectually stimulating	96	80
Challenged to do my best	100	86
Depth of concepts	96	85
Builds on previous learnings	96	87
Joined ideas from different topics	100	85
Balance directed/independent study	91	76
Applicability of course content	100	86
Clear criteria in markings	83	79
Fair assessment	91	79
Tests reflected your learning	78	76
Timely feedback	100	89
Helpful feedback	70	72
Approachability of teachers	96	83
Support from teachers	100	86
Organisation of courses	61	66
Communication of changes	87	72
IT facilities	78	84
Library	83	91
Course specific resources	86	85
Student feedback opportunities	87	81
Student feedback valued	96	75
Student's feedback acted upon	100	66
Work of student union	40	72
Mental wellbeing services	52	74
Overall satisfaction	81	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.
This particular course

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	£27500	£23500	£27500
25-75 percentile range	£27000 - £30000	£18500 - £25000	£19500 - £31500

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

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

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

Course Description

Have you always wanted to teach in a primary school and make a real and positive impact on the education of young people? Are you passionate about primary education and want to share your enthusiasm with others?

This BA (Hons) Primary ITE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) degree enables you to be a fully qualified, confident, critically-reflective and innovative primary teacher in three years.

The course takes place in the university and in primary schools to provide authentic learning and teaching experiences which will effectively prepare student teachers to inspire learners to achieve the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales.

The course focuses on the development of knowledge in the Areas of Learning and Experience, practical skills, wider skills and the professional competences required to become a highly effective teacher.

Endorsed by the Education and Training Standards Committee Wales (JNC Recognised) for the purpose of professional qualification.

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 University of South Wales graduates of undergraduate studies in Teacher Training	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Teacher Training
Total respondents	35	1500
Unemployed	10%	5%
Studying	0%	2%
Working	85%	85%
Both studying and working	5%	5%
No information	5%	3%

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

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	100%	0%
Utilise skills from studies	95%	5%
Work is meaningful	95%	5%

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

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	95%
Non highly-skilled jobs	0%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	5%

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

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

Example below based on all graduates of Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS BA (Hons) at University of South Wales

90%	Information Technology Professionals
0%	Managers, directors and senior officials

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

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Excluding General Studies

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 144

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	5
48-63	0
64-79	0
80-95	10
96-111	10
112-127	25
128-143	15
144-159	15
160-175	5
176-191	5
192-207	5
208-223	5
224-239	0
>240	5

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

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

Access to HE Diploma

GCSEs: The University requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C to include Mathematics at grade C (Numeracy OR Mathematics in Wales), Science at grade C and Grade C (or equivalent) in either English Language. For those taking GCSEs in England, grade 4 is equivalent to a C.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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 University of South Wales in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of South Wales in related subject specific rankings.

Education

- #5
- #42
Education

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #7
- #77
Education

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
- #4
- #501
Education

THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]

See all 16 university rankings of University of South Wales

About University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.

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Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS BA (Hons)

University of South Wales

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews