BA Primary Education with QTS
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, focusing on primary and early years teaching. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) alongside the degree, with specialisation available in either the 3-7 or 5-11 age ranges. School-based training across three progressive modules provides practical placements in local Birmingham schools.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . Applicants will also need to complete an interview for this course; see interview arrangements below. If your level 3 qualifications do not meet the UCAS Tariff for this course, you may be offered a place on our Foundation Year instead. You do not need to submit a separate application but will automatically be considered for this if your predicted grades fall below the UCAS Tariff. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Successful candidates must meet Department for Education requirements for Initial Teacher Training prior to enrolling on this course. This includes obtaining a satisfactory occupational health check and an enhanced DBS check, as well as prohibition and children’s barred list checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. You will receive details of what is required if you are offered a place on the course. If you have any queries please refer to DBS Frequently Asked Questions or contact admissions@bcu.ac.uk . In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE English Language or English Literature, GCSE Maths and GCSE Science at grade C/4 or above. We accept a range of qualifications in lieu of GCSEs for our Initial Teacher Training courses. Please see a full list of GCSE equivalencies for Initial Teacher Training . A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades BBC (or equivalent) Excluded subjects: General Studies and AS Levels Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects accepted Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 65 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 83%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 84%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 3%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Caring personal services: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 92%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 86%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 69%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Developing Child
- The Emerging Teacher
- Understanding the Foundation Curriculum
- Subject Learning and Teaching
- School Based Training 1
- Assessing and Reporting
- Special Educational Needs and Disability and Inclusion
- Developing the Foundation Curriculum
- Subjects in Action
- School Based Training 2
- Current Issues in Education
- Creative Teaching in the Foundation Curriculum
- Research in Education
- School Based Training 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education with QTS at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BA Primary Education with QTS at Birmingham City University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary Education with QTS at Birmingham City University?
92% 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 with QTS at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 79 UCAS points.
Is BA Primary Education with QTS at Birmingham City University accredited?
Yes. 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).
How many students continue on BA Primary Education with QTS at Birmingham City University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.