BA Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11)
About this course
BA in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11), an education degree providing teacher training for primary school settings. The course includes school placements in local schools during each of the three years to gain practical classroom experience, leading to Qualified Teacher Status upon completion. The first year covers academic foundations through Academic Practice at University, Psychological Approaches to Child Development and Education, Subject Content Knowledge for Primary Curriculum 1, Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviour, Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education, and Becoming a Professional, Placement 1. The second year focuses on Inclusive Education, Subject Content Knowledge for Primary in English, Maths and Science 2, Foundation Subject Focus, and Education Research and Digital Technologies, Placement 2. The final year comprises Subject Content Knowledge for Primary English, Maths and Science 3, Capstone Project: Specialist Study of a Foundation Subject with Lesson Plans, and Educational Leadership, Placement 3.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB EPQ: When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. BTEC: DDM. IB: 34 Points overall (6,5,5 higher)
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
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: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 30%
- East Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Practice at University
- Psychological Approaches to Child Development and Education
- Subject Content Knowledge for Primary Curriculum 1
- Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviour
- Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education
- Becoming a Professional, Placement 1
- Inclusive Education
- Subject Content Knowledge for Primary in English, Maths and Science 2
- Foundation Subject Focus
- Education Research and Digital Technologies, Placement 2
- Subject Content Knowledge for Primary English, Maths and Science 3
- Capstone Project: Specialist Study of a Foundation Subject with Lesson Plans
- Educational Leadership, Placement 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11) at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £38,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11) at University of Leeds do next?
75% 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 Qualified Teacher Status (5-11) at University of Leeds?
82% 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 Qualified Teacher Status (5-11) at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11) at University of Leeds?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.