BA Primary Education (QTS)
About this course
BA in Education, combining primary school teaching with policy analysis and a global and comparative perspective. Core topics include Policy Analysis and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes three school placements across the three years, covering Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 settings, with optional specialisms in Art, Music, English, or Mathematics.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB from three A levels As part of the application process for this programme, you will be required to attend an interview. IB: 30 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 80%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 13%
- South East: 55%
- South West: 12%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Studies and School Placement 1
- English in the Primary Curriculum 1
- Mathematics and Computing in the Primary Curriculum
- Teaching Practical Sessions in Science, Design Technology, Art and Physical Education
- Global Inclusion and Social Justice for Education
- Art, Children and Education 1
- English, Children and Education 1
- Music, Children and Education 1
- Mathematics, Children and Education 1
- Professional Studies and School Placement 2
- English in the Primary Curriculum 2
- Mathematics and Science in the Primary Curriculum
- The Foundation Subjects in the Primary Classroom 1
- Art, Children and Education 2
- English, Children and Education 2
- Music, Children and Education 2
- Mathematics, Children and Education 2
- Professional Studies, Research and School Placement 3
- Refining Pedagogy in Core Subjects: English, Mathematics & Science
- Mental and Physical Health - Psychology of Education
- The Foundation Subjects in the Primary Classroom 2
- Art, Children and Education 3
- English, Children and Education 3
- Music, Children and Education 3
- Mathematics, Children and Education 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education (QTS) at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £36,000. The £32,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BA Primary Education (QTS) at University of Reading 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 Education (QTS) at University of Reading?
91% 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 (QTS) at University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BA Primary Education (QTS) at University of Reading 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 Education (QTS) at University of Reading?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.