BA (Hons) Primary Education (3-7 years) with QTS at University of Brighton

Programme overview

As a teacher of children aged three to seven years, you’ll play a central role in developing their love for reading, writing and numeracy as well as supporting their social, emotional and physical development. Our Primary Education (3–7 years) degree leads to QTS – the professional teaching qualification. Through workshops, practical sessions and placements, we’ll help you develop the skills to be a confident and competent teacher.

What you will study

This course is delivered through workshops, practical sessions and school-based training. There are no written exams on this route. You will be assessed in a variety of ways, such as assignments and collaborative group presentations. Your school-based training is assessed in conjunction with our partnership schools. You will learn to provide developmental support to learners from foundation to Key Stage 1, encouraging a love of learning to help children reach their full potential. Modules include Exploring Learning and Teaching in Mathematics and Computing, Introducing the Foundation Subjects, Education Studies: How Children Learn, English and Language Acquisition, Teaching Primary Science, School-based Training 1, School-based Training 2, Education Studies: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment, Teaching English, Principled Practice and Current Policy, Curriculum Design and Enhanced Practice in Foundation Subjects and RE.

Career pathways

Further professional development and leadership roles within education. Our teaching graduates benefit from employment rates that are consistently above the sector average, and qualified teachers continue to receive support through Brighton's Early Career Teacher support programme as they begin their teaching careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels BBB–CCC. BTEC DMM–MMM. UCAS tariff 96–120 points. International Baccalaureate 26 points with three subjects at Higher level. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at distinction and the rest at merit. T-level Merit in any T-level. GCSEs (minimum grade C or grade 4). At least five subjects including English language, maths and science. If you don’t have the required GCSEs, an equivalency test demonstrates that you have achieved the same standard as a traditional GCSE grade C or level 4. At Brighton, we accept equivalency tests from A Star Equivalency. If you have equivalency test results from another provider, contact us at [email protected] to see if we can accept them. We cannot accept Functional Skills for teaching courses. Interviews. Interviews for this course are online. If we invite you to an interview, you’ll be able to choose a date that suits you best. While experience in a school is not a condition of entry for initial teacher education courses, we recommend that you take up opportunities to gain a realistic understanding of whether teaching is right for you. The Get Into Teaching School Experience Programme offers opportunities across the country to book a day’s worth of experience. English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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