BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS*
Be the person they look up to in the classroom.
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Course overview
Course information
Features and benefits
Teaching excellence
We've been training teachers for over 100 years. You’ll be taught by lecturers who are experienced in both teaching and research.
Gain teaching experience
You’ll spend approximately 120 days on placements over the three years, gaining experience across early years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Dedicated support
You’ll be part of a small tutor group and be allocated a personal tutor for the duration of your degree, to make sure you’re getting the support you need.
Study abroad
There are opportunities for enrichment visits to look at education and schools in other countries.
Community of teachers
We train over 500 teachers every year, so you'll be joining a vibrant community of other student teachers and be able to share your experiences.
Award-winning course
We have been awarded Best Course of the Year in 2023 and 2024 by Man Met Students’ Union.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Academic and Professional Practice (L4)
Understanding Teaching and Learning 1
Evaluating Teaching and Learning 1
Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy 1
Primary Placement 1
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Placements
Taught by experts
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS* is part of the School of Education at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
120 UCAS Tariff Points UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
Interview
We will interview you as part of your application
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
120 UCAS Tariff Points UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
Additional requirements
International students
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
You can apply for this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s):
- X120
Institution code:
- M40
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most up to date information for your chosen course of study.
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