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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: X109

Primary Education (work-based two year foundation degree)

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Twickenham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,100Per Year (Intl)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

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.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning
Inclusive Education and Diversity
Literacy and Numeracy in Primary Schools
Professional Practice in Educational Settings
Curriculum Knowledge and Pedagogy
Supporting Children's Wellbeing and Safeguarding
Educational Psychology and Behaviour Management
Work-Based Learning and Reflective Practice
UCAS Code:X109
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,100

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,200

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — St Mary's University, Twickenham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

83%Working
1%Studying
6%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
86%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
97%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
92%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About St Mary's University, Twickenham

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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