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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X120

Primary Education

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£9,725Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Primary Education at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course offers a forward-looking, evidence-based approach to teacher training. Our teaching degree is distinctive in its forward-looking focus on education in community settings, as well as in schools, and builds on our strong existing collaborations with local and national community organisations. This is an intellectually inspiring course that is your first step on a rewarding career in education. International tuition fees are £9,725 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning
Pedagogy and Teaching Practice
Curriculum Design and Implementation
Psychology of Education
Literacy and Numeracy in Primary Schools
Community Engagement and Social Justice in Education
Research Methods in Education
Professional Practice and School Placement
UCAS Code:X120
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Also required are GCSEs in English Language, English Literature and Maths with a B/6

International Baccalaureate

30 points

English is required at Higher level with a grade 4 Maths is required at Standard level with a grade 4

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,725

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£38,900

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£32,000£38,500

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Work & Study
55%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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
52%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Merit

Alison Scott Scholarship

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

The Alison Scott Scholarship

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

About Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers Primary Education as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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