BA Primary Education with Music (QTS)
About this course
BA Primary Education with Music (QTS), an undergraduate teacher training degree combining core primary education with music specialism. Core topics include Policy Analysis and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes school placements in partnership primary schools and leads to Qualified Teacher Status. The first year introduces foundational curriculum subjects through modules such as Professional Studies and School Placement 1, English in the Primary Curriculum 1, Mathematics and Computing in the Primary Curriculum, Teaching Practical Sessions in Science and Physical Education, and Music, Children and Education 1. Year 2 builds on this with 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, and Music, Children and Education 2. The final year involves advanced professional preparation through 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, and Music, Children and Education 3. Optional modules across the years allow students to further explore areas such as art, English, and mathematics education.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Music or related subject (Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered). As part of the application process for this programme, you will be required to attend an interview. IB: 30 points overall including 5 in Music or related subject at higher level
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What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 90%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 10%
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 and Physical Education
- Music, Children and Education 1
- Art, Children and Education 1
- English, 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
- Music, Children and Education 2
- Art, Children and Education 2
- English, 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
- Music, Children and Education 3
- Art, Children and Education 3
- English, Children and Education 3
- Mathematics, Children and Education 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education with Music (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 with Music (QTS) at University of Reading 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 with Music (QTS) at University of Reading?
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 with Music (QTS) at University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BA Primary Education with Music (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 with Music (QTS) at University of Reading?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.