Primary Education with QTS

University of Derby
Undergraduate BEd (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Teaching

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

If your ambition is to become an outstanding primary school teacher, this BEd Primary Education is for you.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? Our primary education team is experienced, dynamic and caring – they are totally committed to your success.

IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU? Do you know you want to be a primary school teacher? Are you looking for a place to learn which is supportive and diverse as well as high quality? Then look no further.

HOW YOU WILL LEARN As well as university-based sessions (lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, guest speakers), you’ll spend around 26 weeks on placement in a variety of schools, including a special educational needs setting.

OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES You won’t just visit schools; we run fieldtrips to businesses, religious or multi-faith settings, and attractions too. We’ll also encourage you to take part in community projects and charity events. There may even be the opportunity to visit a school overseas.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY The regular placements, combined with our expert mentoring, ensure you leave this primary education degree ready to step straight into the classroom if you want to. Many of our students are offered jobs at their placement schools. Of course, you might want to continue studying on our MA Education.

RELATED COURSES PG Cert Early Years with Early Years Teacher Status (0-5) Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Integrated Masters in Education (MEdu) (in curriculum enhancement) with Qualified Teacher Status

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB
UCAS Tariff Points 120 points
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2314 Primary education teaching professionals
2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2319 Teaching professionals
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
3231 Higher level teaching assistants

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Education (with Honours) - BEd (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Derby
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Teaching
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000