BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

The BA in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) qualifies you to teach children aged 5-11 This course will extend both your subject knowledge as well as pedagogical knowledge in all curriculum areas in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Professional studies modules each year form the backbone of the course and prepare you for the academic and professional role of being a teacher. There is a focus on the core curriculum - English and mathematics have individual modules each year, giving plenty of time to explore pedagogical and content knowledge of each subject.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Professional Practice, Teaching Foundation Subjects in Key Stage 1, Developing the Whole Child, Teaching Mathematics in Key Stage 1, Teaching English in Key Stage 1, Science, Design and Technology and Computing in the Key Stage 1 curriculum, Teaching Reading and Spelling using Systematic Synthetic Phonics. Year 2 core modules: Developing Professional Practice, Teaching Foundation Subjects in Key Stage 2, Understanding Specific Learning Needs of Children, Teaching Mathematics in KS2, Teaching English in Key Stage 2, Science, Design and Technology and Computing in the Key Stage 2 Curriculum, Enriching Primary Practice. Year 3 core modules: Extending Professional Practice, Cross Curricular Practice, Advanced Primary Mathematics, Advanced Primary English, Advanced Primary Science, School Based Research.

Career pathways

Our primary education students enjoy outstanding career prospects. There are also excellent opportunities if you want to take on extra curriculum and management responsibilities or if you want to focus exclusively on effective classroom practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 120 UCAS points. GCSEs and equivalents: Applicants are required to have achieved a minimum of Grade 4/C or above in Maths, English and Science GCSE prior to application. A levels: BBB-ABB; Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; AS Levels: Not accepted; General Studies: Not accepted. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DDM. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Pass overall with a minimum of 120 points. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Alternative qualifications considered: Please contact the University if you have any questions regarding the relevance of your qualifications. Additional requirements: Interview required; Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. Dbs check required. IELTS: 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test .

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/d4aacb1f-04b9-cfc6-2afc-789cee37acc0?academicYearId=2027

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