BA Primary and Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Primary and Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status), an undergraduate teacher training degree focused on pedagogical practice and curriculum design for children. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. Students complete at least 120 days in school placements and undertake a final-year research project. The first year covers initial foundations through modules such as Becoming a Teacher, Curriculum Knowledge 1: Explorers and Investigators, Developing Children’s Curiosity in Words, Numbers and Shapes, and Educating the Whole Child. The second year progresses with Curriculum Knowledge 2: Physical Philosophers, Engaging in Professional Practice in Primary and Early Year Settings, Engaging Young Learners - Growing, Playing, Talking and Learning, and Enquiry, Communication, Responsibility: English and Maths for Emerging Teachers. The final year concludes with Curriculum Knowledge 3: The World as a Stage, Embedding Professional Practice in Primary and Early Year Settings, Reflecting on Professional Knowledge in Primary and Early Years Settings, and the Research Minded Project.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
A level: BBB or BBC IB: 30 points
See the highest paying Education & Teaching degrees in the UK →
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 100%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming a Teacher
- Curriculum Knowledge 1: Explorers and Investigators
- Developing Children’s Curiosity in Words, Numbers and Shapes
- Educating the Whole Child
- Engaging Pedagogies for English and Maths
- Inclusive Practices: Integrating Pedagogy into Real-World Education
- Curriculum Knowledge 2: Physical Philosophers
- Engaging in Professional Practice in Primary and Early Year Settings
- Engaging Young Learners - Growing, Playing, Talking and Learning
- Enquiry, Communication, Responsibility: English and Maths for Emerging Teachers
- Becoming a Researcher
- Critical Connections: English and Maths in Lifelong Learning Communities
- Evaluating Special Educational Needs, Disability, Inclusion and Diversity
- Curriculum Knowledge 3: The World as a Stage
- Embedding Professional Practice in Primary and Early Year Settings
- Reflecting on Professional Knowledge in Primary and Early Years Settings
- Research Minded Project
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Primary and Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) at University of Sussex?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Primary and Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB.
Does BA Primary and Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Primary and Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) at University of Sussex?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.