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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X320
Primary Education (5-11) with QTS
University of ChesterChester, England
3 yearsDuration
£14,950Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Chester, the BA (Hons) Primary Education (5-11) with QTS provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. 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 in to a teacher, ready to enter the profession as a skilled professional with confidence and equipped to make a significant contribution to the education of children now and into the future. Our three-year course offers you: Qualified Teacher Status Experience across Key Stage One and Key Stage 2, with enhancement in age-phases either side Extensive experience in schools with at least 24 weeks in at least four schools or settings Excellent coverage of primary curriculum subject areas to enhance your skills, confidence and potentia... 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 a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Primary Education and Child Development
English Language Teaching in Primary Schools
Mathematics Pedagogy and Learning
Science Curriculum and Practical Enquiry
Humanities and Social Sciences in the Primary Curriculum
Creative Subjects: Art
Music and Physical Education
Professional Practice and School Experience
Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs
UCAS Code:X320
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC - BBB |
| 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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
79%Organisation and management
70%Learning resources
81%Student voice
72%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Chester
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