Primary and Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status)
University of SussexCourse Overview
Offered by University of Sussex, the BA (Hons) Primary and Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Good for Overall Effectiveness in the Primary Age-Phase (Ofsted 2023) Outstanding for Overall Effectiveness in Early Years ITT (Ofsted 2023) 10th in the UK for Education (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) About the course Teaching is a rewarding career – you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference to the life outcomes for children you’ll work with. On this course, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to become a successful and creative teacher in two phases of education: - Primary (KS1 and KS2) - Early Years (EYFS). At Sussex,... International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and a 84% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC - BBB You must also have GCSE (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science with at least grade 4 in each (or grade C). If you have taken Combined Science GCSE, you must have a score of 4,4 or better. |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points You will need evidence of good ability in English, Mathematics and Science. If you are taking the IB Diploma the science will need to be in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. If you are taking GCSEs, we would expect you to have at least grade 4 (or grade C) in English, Mathematics and Science. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £30,000 | £34,000 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
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.
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Student Satisfaction
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