BA Primary Education with QTS (School-Based) (5-11)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Primary Education with QTS (School-Based) (5-11), combining practical school-based training with academic study. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme is delivered part-time over four years through weekly campus-based sessions. Successful completion leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC-BCC IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 70%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- 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 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 70%
- West Midlands: 15%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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
- Introductory Curriculum (Primary Education)
- Introduction to Core and Foundation Subjects
- Developmental ITE Curriculum (Primary School Based) Part One
- Developing an understanding of the core and foundation subjects
- Supporting all learners - SEND, Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Curriculum design for the core and foundation subjects
- Developmental ITE Curriculum (Primary School Based) Part Two
- Leading in research informed practice
- Consolidation curriculum (primary education)
- The research project: 'empowerment for change'
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education with QTS (School-Based) (5-11) at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £34,000. The £32,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BA Primary Education with QTS (School-Based) (5-11) at Edge Hill 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 with QTS (School-Based) (5-11) at Edge Hill University?
86% 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 (School-Based) (5-11) at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level.
Is BA Primary Education with QTS (School-Based) (5-11) at Edge Hill 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 (School-Based) (5-11) at Edge Hill University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.