BA Primary Education with QTS
St Mary's University, Twickenham
What students say
Based on about 68 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered
- Working: 89%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 91%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 4%
- Administrative occupations: 2%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 245 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 52%
- South East: 33%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 97%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education with QTS at St Mary's University, Twickenham earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £38,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BA Primary Education with QTS at St Mary's University, Twickenham do next?
95% 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 QTS at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
89% 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 QTS at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Is BA Primary Education with QTS at St Mary's University, Twickenham 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 QTS at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.