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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X100
Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) with QTS
University of ChesterChester, England
3 yearsDuration
£14,950Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the BA (Hons) Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) with QTS at University of Chester. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. At the heart of this course is a vision of transforming you into a teacher, ready to enter the profession with confidence as a skilled professional and equipped to make a significant contribution to the education of children now and in the future. Our Enrichment Placement, available in Year 2, provides you with the opportunity for doing a placement in the UK or overseas. Our course offers you: Qualified Teacher Status Experience in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, with enhancement in age-phases either side (e.g. International tuition fees are £14,950 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 79% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Early Years Education
Child Development and Learning Theory
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Primary Curriculum and Pedagogy
Literacy and Numeracy in Primary Settings
Professional Practice and School Experience
Special Educational Needs and Inclusion
Reflective Practice and Teacher Professional Development
UCAS Code:X100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC - BBB GCSE Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) in English Language, Maths and Science (Grade B's / 5 preferred) at time of application. |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points |
| UCAS Points | 108 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,950
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£44,850
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 — University of Chester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £28,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £26,000 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £24,000 | £31,000 | £33,000 |
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▼ 13% below UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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: CAH22-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
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.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
79%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
75%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
86%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Chester
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