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BA Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS)

University of Chichester

About this course

BA (Hons) in Education, combining the study of primary teaching with Early Years for the 3–7 age range. Core topics include Programming and Research Methods. The course includes three school experience placements across the three years, progressing from observation to independent class teaching. A double-size independent research project is completed in the final year.

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Institution
University of Chichester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
X120
Typical offer
A-level BCC, IB 26, UCAS 104
Median salary
£32,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 104 tariff points from A levels or combination with Extended Project / BTEC / Cambridge Technical. A level: BCC IB: 26-28 points (with Higher mathematics at 5 and Standard English and a science at 4).

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What students say

Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 95%
  • Learning opportunities: 98%
  • Assessment and feedback: 94%
  • Academic support: 95%
  • Organisation and management: 95%
  • Learning resources: 97%
  • Student voice: 90%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 95%
  • Working and studying: 4%

Most common jobs

  • Teaching Professionals: 90%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 100%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 100%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 4%
  • London: 5%
  • South East: 81%
  • South West: 8%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Foundations in Primary English
  • Foundations in Primary Mathematics
  • Foundations in Primary Science
  • Strong Foundations in the Wider Curriculum
  • Learners and Learning
  • Teachers and Teaching
  • School Experience 1
  • Primary English: Developing and Refining Expertise
  • Primary Mathematics: Developing and Refining Expertise
  • Primary Science: Developing and Refining Expertise
  • Wider Curriculum: Developing and Refining Expertise
  • The Inclusive Classroom
  • Professional Language and Practice
  • School Experience 2
  • Global Citizenship for Primary Teaching
  • Professionalism in Primary Teaching
  • Professional Enrichment
  • Independent Project
  • School Experience 3
  • Subject Study 1: Enrichment
  • Subject Study 2: Promoting Best Principles

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS) at University of Chichester earn?

The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £34,500. The £32,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Teacher training.

What do graduates of BA Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS) at University of Chichester do next?

98% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS) at University of Chichester?

95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS) at University of Chichester?

The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.

Is BA Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS) at University of Chichester 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 Teaching with Early Years (QTS) at University of Chichester?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.