BA Primary Education (5-11) with QTS
About this course
BA (Hons) Primary Education, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The course includes placements in at least two different school settings, with experience across diverse cultural backgrounds and needs. It is accredited by the Department for Education, and successful completion leads to the recommendation of QTS for teaching in state schools in England.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: All applicants will need to hold GCSE passes at Grade 4/C or above (or recognised equivalents) in English, Mathematics and a Science subject. A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 7.0 overall for visa nationals, with with no less than 6.0 in each component.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 46%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Gained a higher qualification: 35%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 30%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Other Educational Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 76%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 45%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core Subjects 1
- Foundation Subjects 1
- Teachers as Professionals 1
- Placement 1
- Positive Classroom Environments
- How Children Learn
- Core Subjects 2
- Foundation Subjects 2
- Teachers as Professionals 2
- Placement 2
- High Quality Talk
- Assessment for Learning
- Core Subjects 3
- Foundation Subjects 3
- Teachers as Professionals 3
- Placement 3 - QTS
- Adaptive Teaching 1
- Adaptive Teaching 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education (5-11) with QTS at Bath Spa University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Primary Education (5-11) with QTS at Bath Spa University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary Education (5-11) with QTS at Bath Spa University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Primary Education (5-11) with QTS at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Primary Education (5-11) with QTS at Bath Spa University?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.