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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X120
Primary Education (3-11 age range) with QTS
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the BA (Hons) Primary Education (3-11 age range) with QTS at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS degree is a three-year undergraduate course that leads to the award of an honours degree and qualified teacher status. This degree can also be partly studied through the medium of Welsh. The course aims to prepare student teachers to be highly-skilled, confident, critically reflective and innovative practitioners who are committed to life-long professional learning and the education of young people. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Primary Education and Professional Practice
Child Development and Learning Across the Primary Years
Curriculum for Wales: Planning and Implementation
English Language and Literacy in Primary Schools
Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Primary Settings
Science Education and Enquiry in the Primary Curriculum
Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs
Research Methods and Reflective Professional Practice
UCAS Code:X120
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC Other grade combinations totalling 115 points considered with a minimum of BCC. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points To include 2 x H6 |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £15,500 | £21,000 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 30% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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