BA Primary Teaching Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) in Primary Teaching Studies, an education degree focusing on educational theory, practice, and the study of learning environments. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. The accelerated course provides professional preparation through classroom observations and work placements in schools and other settings. Year 0 establishes core skills with compulsory modules including Academic Writing Skills, Foundation in Data Analysis, and Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through modules such as Introduction to Education, Exploring Values in Education, Education Theory, and Reflective Practice 1. Year 2 advances professional understanding with modules including Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, Contemporary Issues in Education, Research Methods, and an Extended Project/Dissertation (Education).
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should also have GCSE Maths, English Language and Science at Grade 4 or C or above. Any offers made are conditional on the results of an enhanced DBS check and confirmation that any health requirements have been met. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma: C
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 85%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Education
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Academic Writing Skills
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Education
- Exploring Values in Education
- Education Theory
- Education in the Twenty-first Century
- Reflective Practice 1
- Education Specialism
- Reflective Practice 2
- Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
- Contemporary Issues in Education
- Research Methods
- Extended Project/Dissertation (Education)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Teaching Studies at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £31,500. The £24,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Primary Teaching Studies at University of Hull do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary Teaching Studies at University of Hull?
76% 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 Studies at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Primary Teaching Studies at University of Hull?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.