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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X120

Primary Education with QTS (5-11)

Teesside University
Middlesbrough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Teesside University, the BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (5-11) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Middlesbrough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course overview: You will develop your knowledge and skills across a range of curriculum studies, qualifying you to teach at primary level. You cover professional skills, subject understanding, pedagogy, research and theory, with a focus on developing your subject knowledge and exploring teaching theories. Throughout the course, you embed this knowledge and refine these skills, enhancing your own practice with placements and reflecting through action research. International tuition fees are £17,000 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 80% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Primary Education
English Language and Literacy Pedagogy
Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Science Curriculum and Enquiry
Humanities and Social Sciences in the Primary Classroom
Creative Curriculum: Arts
Music and Physical Education
Professional Practice and Classroom Management
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Teaching Practice
UCAS Code:X120
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ 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

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,000

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 — Teesside University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,000£18,500£24,000
5 years£16,500£23,000£28,500

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 38% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

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

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
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 area average

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

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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Beth Mead Scholarship

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£1,200scholarship value
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Care Leaver Bursary

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£2,000scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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Teesside University

About Teesside University

Teesside University offers Primary Education with QTS (5-11) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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