BA (Hons) Primary Education (5-11 years) with QTS at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Teaching children aged five to 11 years is rewarding and fulfilling. You’ll have an early impact on children’s learning and development and help lay the foundations for academic success and personal growth. Our Primary Education (5-11 years) degree leads to QTS – the professional teaching qualification.

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, from assignments to 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 Key Stage 1 to 2, encouraging a love of learning to help children reach their full potential. Modules include Education Studies: How Children Learn, English and Language Acquisition, Exploring Learning and Teaching in Mathematics and Computing, Teaching Primary Science, Introducing the Foundation Subjects, School-based Training 1, School-based Training 2, Teaching English, Principled Practice and Current Policy, Curriculum Design and Enhanced Practice in Foundation Subjects and RE, Education Studies: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment.

Career pathways

University of Brighton-trained teachers are highly sought after by our partnership schools and have built a strong reputation across the sector. Known for their creative and innovative approaches to teaching, many graduates secure teaching roles soon after qualifying.

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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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