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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X301

Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11)

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
N/ATuition Fee
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11) at University of Leeds. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This is an innovative, practice-based degree that is delivered in partnership with Red Kite Teacher Training, our Ofsted-outstanding initial teacher education provider. The programme will develop your knowledge and understanding of the latest education research and how to make best use of this in your practice as a teacher of 5 – 11-year-olds. You will learn how to teach the primary curriculum, linking this to the University’s expertise in research in early childhood, digital and mathematics education. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Understanding children’s development
Understanding and managing children’s behaviour
Inclusion
special educational needs and disabilities
Researching teaching and learning
Becoming and working as a professional teacher
UCAS Code:X301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

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 — University of Leeds

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£19,000£25,500£30,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£26,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 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

55%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
67%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 area average

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#77QS World
#13UK Ranking
34,580+Students
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