BA (Hons) Primary Education at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

A primary initial teacher education degree leading to a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status, specialising in Key Stages 1 and 2 with experience in alternative settings such as Early Years, secondary and SEND. Taught at Walsall Campus by qualified teachers.

Faculty: School of Education and Psychology | Department: Primary Education | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Introduction to the Core Subjects in Primary Education, Introduction to the Wider Curriculum, three school placement modules, Developing and Embedding Core Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy, Professional Learning: Inclusion, Adaptive Teaching and SEND and Teachers as Researchers.

Career pathways

Qualified teaching post in a UK primary school after recommendation for QTS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 4 (previously C) or equivalent in English, Mathematics and Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science); GCSE short courses, equivalency tests, Key Skills Level 2 and Functional Skills Level 2 are not accepted. Plus typical offer of 96 UCAS points: A levels CCC or BCD (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking); BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC L3 Diploma DD; NCFE CACHE L3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education grade C; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, at least 45 at Level 3, 96 UCAS points equivalent, minimum 45 credits at merit); T Levels Pass with at least grade C in the Core. The personal statement is reviewed, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time international fee Source

Intake: 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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