BA Primary Education (QTS)
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, combining child development theory with primary teaching practice. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) upon completion and incorporates three progressive school placements across early years and primary settings. A final-year independent research project develops research-informed practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points. A typical offer would be 112 UCAS points, or equivalent. Each application is considered on a case by case basis, taking into account previous experiences.
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 81%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 6%
- Administrative occupations: 2%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 2%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 340 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 22%
- London: 15%
- South East: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Research and Practice in English, Mathematics and Science
- Learner Development
- Principles of Effective Teaching
- Effective Teaching in English, Mathematics and Science
- The Broad and Balanced Curriculum
- Teaching and Learning Across the Curriculum
- School Experience 1: The Collaborative Teacher
- Developing Understanding in English, Mathematics and Science
- Planning for Progression in the Foundation Subjects
- Ethical Education
- Adaptive Teaching in English, Mathematics and Science
- Alternative Learning Experience
- School Experience 2: The Developing Teacher
- Meeting the needs of all Learners within the Foundation Subjects
- Including all Children
- Researching Primary Education
- Leading Learning in the Foundation Subjects
- School Experience 3: The Independent Teacher
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education (QTS) at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £35,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BA Primary Education (QTS) at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary Education (QTS) at Canterbury Christ Church University?
93% 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 (QTS) at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BA Primary Education (QTS) at Canterbury Christ Church 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 (QTS) at Canterbury Christ Church University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.