BA Primary Education Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education. Core topics include Data Analysis, Project Management, Policy Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. This non-QTS primary education course includes a school placement and culminates in a supervised final year project. Graduates typically progress to PGCE courses.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level or equivalent. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Merit at T Level. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 45%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Other Educational Professionals: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 78%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Theories and Strategies for Learning
- Perspectives in Learning and Development
- Social Justice and Curriculum in Primary Education
- Contemporary Issues in Core Curriculum
- Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Culture and the Curriculum
- Working in Primary Education
- Autism, Neurodiversity and Inclusion
- Planning Your Final Year Project
- Final Year Project
- Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education
- Health and Wellbeing
- Supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health in Education
- Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree) at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £28,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Primary Education Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree) at University of Huddersfield do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary Education Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree) at University of Huddersfield?
97% 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 Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree) at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Primary Education Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree) at University of Huddersfield?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.