BA Primary Education with QTS
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, combining primary teaching with child development. Core topics include Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Entrepreneurship, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and includes School Based Training across all three years. A Specialist Applied Project in the final year allows research into a chosen area of learning and teaching.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF) / Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Language, Maths and Science grade A*-C/9-4 International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 80%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 440 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 85%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- School Based Training 1a: Mental Wealth
- School Based Training 1b: Professional Learning
- English Teaching in Primary Education
- Mathematics Teaching in Primary Education
- Child Development, Applied Pedagogy and Classroom Management
- Children's Rights and Children's Worlds
- School Based Training 2a: Mental Wealth
- School Based Training 2b: Professional Learning
- Curriculum Subject Knowledge: Professional Development
- Curriculum Subject Knowledge: Policy Development
- Assessment in Primary Education
- Research Methods
- School Based Training 3a: Mental Wealth
- School Based Training 3b: Professional Learning
- Specialist Applied Project
- Values-based Teaching
- Wider School Life
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Primary Education with QTS at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,000 and £29,000. The £21,000 median after five years is £11,500 less than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BA Primary Education with QTS at University of East London 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 with QTS at University of East London?
98% 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 University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BA Primary Education with QTS at University of East London 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 University of East London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.