BA Primary Education (2-year fast track)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Primary Education (2-year fast track), an education degree focused on teaching theory, child development and primary school practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Delivered over two accelerated years, the course combines campus-based study with practical placements. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Primary Education, How Children Learn, The Primary Curriculum: Introduction to the Core Subjects, and Professional Practice in the Classroom. Students also examine digital technology use, safeguarding, and complete a summer placement outside the traditional classroom. The second year progresses to advanced topics including An Introduction to International Primary Education, A Critical Analysis of Teaching Pedagogy, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Education, and Sustainability in Education. Students additionally select a specific curriculum area for Developing Subject Specialist Knowledge and complete a final-year Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or equivalent. In order to progress onto a QTS course with one of our trusted teacher training providers, you will also need Science at grade 4/C or equivalent (this can be achieved during your time with us). A level: 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. Excluding general studies. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in any subject. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26 overall. Other qualifications: Other combinations and non-A level qualifications are also considered.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 84%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Primary Education
- How Children Learn
- The Primary Curriculum: Introduction to the Core Subjects
- Theorising Professional Practice
- Professional Practice in the Classroom
- The Primary Curriculum: Introduction to the Foundation Subjects
- The Role of Technology in Primary Practice
- The Wider Role of the Primary Professional
- Learning Outside the Primary Classroom: Summer Placement
- An Introduction to International Primary Education
- Deepening Understanding of Primary Education
- A Critical Analysis of Teaching Pedagogy
- Dissertation
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Education
- Developing Subject Specialist Knowledge
- Sustainability in Education
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education (2-year fast track) at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 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 (2-year fast track) at University of Plymouth 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 Education (2-year fast track) at University of Plymouth?
93% 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 (2-year fast track) at University of Plymouth?
The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Primary Education (2-year fast track) at University of Plymouth?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.