BA Early Years Primary Education with QTS
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, combining initial teacher training with early years and primary specialism. Core topics include Research Methods, Accounting, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme leads to Qualified Teacher Status and includes school placements across at least four settings over a minimum of 24 weeks. An enrichment placement in Year 2 can be completed in the UK or overseas.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
UCAS points: 120 points A level: Typical offer – BBB-BBC IB: 28 points
See the highest paying Education & Teaching degrees in the UK →
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 49%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 14%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
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
- Building Knowledge for Teaching
- Reflective and Professional Practice
- Introduction to Research and Study Skills
- Developing Early Readers
- Teaching the Core Curriculum
- Teaching the Foundation Subjects
- Examining Careers in Education (Excluding Teaching)
- Developing Practice in Primary and Early Years Settings
- Professional Studies: Managing the needs of diverse learners
- Supporting and Developing Children's Health and Well-being
- Teaching core and foundation subjects in KS1
- Planning for learning in the Early Years Foundation stage
- Individual Study
- Extending Practice in Primary and Early Years Settings
- Professional Studies: Critically examining professional practice
- Dissertation
- Teaching Core and Foundation Subjects at KS1
- Planning for Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Individual study
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Early Years Primary Education with QTS at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £33,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Teacher training.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Early Years Primary Education with QTS at University of Chester?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Early Years Primary Education with QTS at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BA Early Years Primary Education with QTS at University of Chester 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 Early Years Primary Education with QTS at University of Chester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.