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St Mary's University, Twickenham · Undergraduate
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The FdA Primary Education (work-based two year foundation degree) at St Mary's University, Twickenham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Twickenham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Primary Education is a work-based teaching foundation degree. You will attend St Mary's University one day a week whilst employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity). - St Mary’s graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas of teacher training (Ofsted 2024) - Successful completion of the course allows the opportunity to progress on to either BA Hons in Primary Education QTS (Work-Based Route) (Two Years) or BA Hons in Primary Education (Work-Based Route) (One Year) - Recognised qualification for HLTA status - 100% satisfac... International tuition fees are £17,100 per year, home/UK fees are £7,260 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£17,100
per year
Home Student Fee
£7,260
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £31,500 | £34,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £27,500 | £30,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £33,000 | £35,500 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
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.
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
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St Mary's University, Twickenham · Undergraduate

St Mary's University, Twickenham offers Primary Education (work-based two year foundation degree) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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