BA (Hons) Primary Education at Kingston University

Programme overview

Get your teaching career off to the best possible start with Kingston University’s Primary Education undergraduate course. With a blend of expert teaching, in-school support, hands-on placements and specialised enhancement experiences, this course is the perfect way to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will experience a range and variety of teaching and learning strategies that are demonstrated by expert colleagues within the programme and that mirror approaches within primary teaching and learning that you will encounter in professional practice. Your induction will include specific activities that relate to the preparation required before you go into schools and covers aspects of practice such as professionalism, safeguarding, social media for teachers and an introduction to behaviour management. Year 1 - core modules: Core Curriculum and Pedagogy 1, Child Development and Inclusive Practice 1, Foundation Curriculum and Pedagogy 1, Professional Practice 1.

Career pathways

This course offers 120 days of school-based training over three years, giving you the chance to teach across the primary age range. Working alongside experienced teachers, you’ll develop your professional skills and gradually take on more responsibility for children’s learning during three placements.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Entry 2027: This course requires 112–128 UCAS points. You’ll also need a minimum of three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English, mathematics and a science subject. Acceptable Level 3 qualifications include:; A-levels: Grades BBC–ABB; International Baccalaureate: Minimum 26 points; BTEC National Qualification: Extended Diploma Grad DMM-DDM or above, in subjects relevant to the National Curriculum or primary education; Access to Higher Education Diploma: An accredited Access course with modules relevant to the national curriculum or primary education; CACHE Level 3 Diploma: in an area relevant to primary education; T-level: A merit or distinction in Education and Childcare We consider every application in full. English language: IELTS score of 6.5 with no element below 6.0. UCAS code: XQD5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 20,500 a year (2027/28). International Year 1 fee for entry in 2027/28; later years: Year 2 (2028/29): £21,300, Year 3 (2029/30): £22,100 Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/0b7e4426-3ff6-4bb9-a8c7-49968fdb9932/course?studyYear=2027

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences