BA Primary and Early Years Education with QTS
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, covering primary and early years teaching. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes three school-based training blocks, with placements beginning in the first term and continuing throughout all three years. On successful completion, the University recommends students for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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Entry requirements
BBB at A Level or equivalent 120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications DDD in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant area Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above Merit at T Level 120 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 95%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Initial Professional Development and School Based Training 3: Curriculum, Assessment and Data
- Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Primary and Early Years Education
- Subject Leadership and Management in the Primary School and EYFS
- Dissertation: A Research Project in Primary/Early Years Education
- Initial Professional Development and School-Based Training 1: Theories and Strategies for Teachers and Learners
- Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Areas and RE 1
- Introduction to Core Curriculum Studies - English, Maths and Science
- Teaching and Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Advanced Primary Core Curriculum Studies - English, Maths and Science
- Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Subjects and RE 2
- Initial Professional Development and School-Based Training 2: Creative Teachers and Creative Learners
- Working with Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Safeguarding Children and Young People in Schools
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary and Early Years Education with QTS at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,000 and £32,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BA Primary and Early Years Education with QTS at University of Huddersfield do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary and Early Years Education with QTS at University of Huddersfield?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Primary and Early Years Education with QTS at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BA Primary and Early Years Education with QTS at University of Huddersfield 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 and Early Years Education with QTS at University of Huddersfield?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.