BA (Hons) Primary Education (Work-Based Route) at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Programme overview

Study alongside your work: you will attend St Mary's University one day a week whilst continuing to work with children and young people for at least half of the week. Please note:. for those wishing to enrol in September 2026, classes will be held on Thursdays. The course will start on Thursday 10 September 2026. Judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2024.

What you will study

Optional modules in Year 1 include Meeting the needs of the individual child, The 21st Century Curriculum, Learning Outside the Classroom, Professional Studies: Assessment and Pupil Progress, A critical literature review of primary pedagogy and practice, Cross Curricular Learning.

Career pathways

This non-QTS pathway will help you improve upon your classroom practice and develop your career within the education sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We are committed to recruiting trainee teachers who have the 'ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.' The interview process will cover the suitability of applicants to work with children and young people. An A Level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required and you must have already gained a foundation degree in Education You will need to be employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity). At least three years' experience working in school (either paid or voluntary) is also required prior to the start of the programme. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section. UCAS code X112.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). September 2026 entry; annual fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,445 a year (2026/27). September 2026 entry; annual fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://evision.stmarys.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=DZUGA01PEWQSNGL&code2=0008

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