Primary Education with QTS
About this course
BEd (Hons) in Education, focused on primary-age teaching across foundation and key stages. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake school placements of approximately eight weeks each year and select two specialist subjects — one core and one foundation — with embedded school-based teaching. A dedicated third-year module focuses on promoting inclusion and understanding diverse learner needs.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BBC BTEC DMM T-level Merit Here’s an example of how 112 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit, Maths and Science at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 95%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 1%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 63%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- School Experience One: Foundations of Professional Practice
- Once upon a time: An introduction to Primary English
- Primary mathematics novice to expert: your journey starts here
- An introduction to primary science: Promoting curiosity and engagement
- An Introduction to Foundation Subjects I
- An Introduction to Foundation Subjects II
- Becoming a teacher - what does it take?
- Understanding the learner: Understanding the Child
- School Experience Two: Developing Professional Practice
- Deepening Foundation Subject Knowledge
- Learning: taking the lead
- Teaching maths for understanding: forming links, firming connections
- Celebrating the core curriculum: Mathematics pathway
- Foundation Subject Strength: Design and Technology
- Foundation Subject Strength: Geography
- Foundation Subject Strength: Art and Design
- Foundation Subject Strength: Physical Education
- Foundation Subject Strength: Religious Education
- Foundation Subject Strength: Computing
- Foundation Subject Strength: History
- Foundation Subject Strength: Primary Languages
- Foundation Subject Strength: Music
- Foundation Subject Strength: PSHE
- School Experience Three: Consolidating Professional Practice
- Promoting inclusion: Understanding complex individual and diverse needs
- Foundation Enhancement
- Continuing professional development: developing your professional identity
- Dissertation
- School Experience Enhancement: Extending Professional Practice
- Mathematics: enhancing and enriching expertise
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Primary Education with QTS at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £31,500 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 Primary Education with QTS at University of Gloucestershire do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Primary Education with QTS at University of Gloucestershire?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Primary Education with QTS at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is Primary Education with QTS at University of Gloucestershire 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 Primary Education with QTS at University of Gloucestershire?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.