York St John University
Primary Education (5-11) BA (Hons)
York St John University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 65 graduates of Primary Education (5-11) BA (Hons) at York St John 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
65 total respondents
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 £25500 £25000 £30500
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £27000 £23500 - £26000 £26500 - £32000


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

Course Description

The course combines academic study and practical teaching experience at every level. These two sides of the degree feed into each other as you learn, with the knowledge and theory you gain on campus informing your teaching practice on school placements. Your university-based study will cover both the primary curriculum, building your subject knowledge and pedagogy in preparation for placement, and professional studies modules which give you the skills and understanding to ensure all children make progress in their learning. You will have opportunities to personalise your course choosing either the 3-7 or 5-11 route. These two programmes study some modules together but others separately, giving you specialist knowledge for the age group you will work with. In your final year you choose a further specialism selecting a module from a range of options. You will also design, plan and carry out a research project with a focus of your choosing.

The key aim of the Primary Education programme is to deliver a high quality current and relevant programme of training and education that equips you with the professional knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes that you need to become highly effective teachers (and leaders) with both a strong subject and wider professional identity. To support this, you will follow an ambitious curriculum that is underpinned by the Initial Teacher Training Core Content Framework and York St John Partnership five key themes, that has been designed to integrate theory and practice. You will also undertake six Intensive Training and Practice (ITAPs) opportunities where you will focus on specific areas of the curriculum and receive feedback on your practice. The combination of experienced university, school based and other external colleagues working in partnership, makes a powerful and inspiring teaching team.

  • You will be supported throughout the programme to develop your subject knowledge and understanding of current educational policy and initiatives
  • You will be encouraged to critically reflect on educational theory into practice to support development of pedagogy
  • Academic assignments are designed to support your developing practice
  • Throughout the programme there is strong support for you by both university and school-based staff and you also will benefit from the full range of university services (e.g. academic support, wellbeing services).

Our most recent Ofsted report (2022) highlighted that York St John trainees, ‘are well prepared for a career in teaching’.

School placements

Assessed school placements, one per year, provide structured opportunities to observe experienced teachers and other professionals, and support you in progressively building your confidence towards independent teaching. You will gradually take on more responsibility as you progress through the course until you are ready to lead a class of your own and you will get involved in all aspects of school life while you are on placement.

About York St John University

We have very good relationships with our school partnerships across the region. We work together with a wide range of schools to provide education and training that is current and relevant and underpinned by high quality research and evidence.

Initial Teacher Education has been a key part of York St John University since its inception in 1841. York St John University is an accredited Initial Teacher Training provider and on successful completion of this course you will be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by the Teaching Regulation Agency.

We have a strong employment record and contribute to the local and national teaching community.

Once qualified and as you become an Early Career Teacher you will have access to university support resources in order to further support your transition from ITE into your first teaching role. ‘Transition into employment as an early career teacher (ECT) is particularly strong’ (Ofsted 2022).

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).

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Example below based on all graduates of Primary Education (5-11) BA (Hons) at York St John University

77% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
9% Teaching Professionals
3% Managers, directors and senior officials
2% Secretarial and related occupations
2% Caring personal services
2% Design occupations
2% Customer service occupations
1% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
1% Elementary occupations
1% Teaching Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Primary Education (5-11), 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 (5-11) 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
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £14000 year 1
International £14000 year 1

Additional fee information

For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.

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:

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 York St John University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of York St John University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #36 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #36 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

See all 7 university rankings of York St John University

About York St John University

York St. John University, previously known as York Diocesan College, is a government funded university located on the outskirts of the historic York city centre, just a 10 minute walk away from the York Explore library and the famous York Minster. York is a small and charming city whose city centre is surrounded by miles of intact roman walls and a number of other historical wonders.

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Student composition of York St John University

undergraduates:
5310
postgraduates:
1685
Total:
6995
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