BA Primary Education (QTS)

Learn how to inspire the next generation with this highly ranked teacher training degree, offering qualified teacher status (QTS) and a rewarding career as a primary school teacher.

Did you know?

Roehampton has been training teacher for 180 years, longer than any other higher education provider in the UK.

Ofsted rates our primary age courses as "Outstanding" (2023 report).

This course is also available with a foundation year (September entry only)

Find out more about our Foundation Year

Foundation Scholarship available (home students enrolling on degrees with foundation years)

Modules

Foundation/Key Stage 1 Key Stage 1 / Key Stage 2

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Skills

Make a difference to young children’s lives with a degree in Primary Education Studies (QTS).

This course gives you the knowledge and skills to carve out a sustainable career in the education sector working as a primary school teacher.

On our BA Primary Education (QTS) degree, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;

Studying modules to develop both your subject knowledge and understanding the art of teaching.
Our teacher training and professional modules cover behaviour management, special educational needs (SEN) and English as an additional language (EAL).
The course includes 24 weeks' school placement experience, giving you hands on experience in one of our 400 partner schools.
These three strands will ensure that you are ready for the practical realities of teaching. You will focus on the subject of your choice, giving you the tools to teach in an area you are passionate about and enjoy.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

The Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) awarded to graduates is, first and foremost, a qualification to teach in England, however is also recognised globally.

Ofsted "Outstanding"

In a 2023 report, Ofsted rated Roehampton's primary-age courses as "Outstanding". The inspection was conducted by nine of His Majesty’s inspectors and three Ofsted Inspectors. The University’s primary-age phase courses, that currently have 673 trainees, scored “Outstanding” for overall effectiveness, quality of education and training, leadership and management. You can read more here.

Learning

Experience a dynamic, contemporary curriculum working with leading experts.

Working in both small groups and individually, you’ll enjoy a mix of lectures and seminars as you work through progressive modules, including:

Wider Curriculum: Students will be introduced to authoritative literature that underpins each subject, together with a practice-based pedagogy.
Core Curriculum: English, Science and Mathematics: Learn what it means to learn English, Mathematics and Science at the start of the 21st century.
School Experience: Supporting the Teacher: An introduction to the teaching profession and places students in the school environment in the role of supporting teacher.

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Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by a dedicated and passionate team of lecturers and sector professionals.

Teaching consists of a mixture of lectures and small group seminars, giving you the contact time you need. The course is also designed to include at least 24 weeks' school placement experience.

You will also have the opportunity to spend time abroad on a trip, as well as go on field trips, and visiting museums and art galleries, to explore learning beyond the classroom, and how to pass these experiences onto pupils.

You will also be well supported in our School of Education, where we prepare our students for enriching careers within the modern education system. We are one the largest providers of Initial Teacher Training in the country.

Facilties

Enjoy a personal and practical approach to your studies. You’ll work in exceptional learning facilities, including:

Access to the Froebel Archive, containing rare books, toys, and photos, collected over the past 200 years.
The world-class University of Roehampton Library, which is staffed by friendly and dedicated staff who are here to help you. As soon as you join us, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits of our state-of-the-art resources.

Your Tutors

Anthony Barlow Pablo Mayora Lynd Chinaka

Anthony Barlow

'Open Spaces, Open Minds' is my favourite Roehampton motto. We are an open-minded, diverse and welcoming community here and the university's campus and colleges support this. No two days are ever the same in education! Working with teachers, schools and students is all about making the educational experience and life-chances better for all children. They are the future, and we are tasked with helping them understand the world better. My research focuses on student and pupil understanding of where they live. What’s special about Lambeth? Hounslow? Ealing or Merton? Everywhere has a ‘story’, and I love tapping into this as it is about us, our community and the perspective we take as insiders or outsiders if we are new to London. I was new to London once as I came here to Uni. I taught KS2 in schools in London and in my hometown of Bolton, near Manchester. I'm a walker and cyclist and love a building, a park as well as a mountain or forest. I have too many books and still buy an old technology called CDs. I am heavily involved in our subject community and am Chair of the Early Years and Primary Committee of the Geographical Association. You can hear more about my passion for geography in this podcast here.

Pablo Mayora

Hi, I'm Pablo and I'm a senior lecturer in primary mathematics. I completed a PGCE in 2007 then worked as a class teacher in south London. During that time, I also had the opportunity to take on a number of other rewarding roles, such as CPD Leader, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Year Group Leader, and mentor to NQTs and student-teachers. In my third year as a teacher, I started on a part-time MA in Mathematics Education at King’s College London, which reinforced my growing belief in the link between theory and practice. My favourite part of my job is supporting students to develop the key skills, knowledge, and confidence that they need in order to become great teachers. My research interests are children’s development of proportional reasoning and teachers’ mathematical knowledge for teaching.

Lynda Chinaka

Hi, I'm Lynda and I'm a senir lecturer in computing education at Roehampton. I have been teaching here for four years and my favourite thing about the university is working with a staff team that supports and prioritises the wellbeing and development of students. As a senior lecturer I enjoy meeting a variety of students who have made a life affirming, and in some cases, life altering decision to pursue a career in teaching. There is nothing more inspiring then to be part of that story.

I am interested in computing education in primary settings and building confidence in teaching all elements of the computing curriculum. Ensuring practice and pedagogy that intersects with the identities and experiences of all learners. Computing creativity for everyone!

Assessment

Push yourself further with real-world assignments.

Throughout the course, you’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding and practical skills, while giving you a taste practices within the workplace. These include:

online tests
presentations
essays
practical assessments
portfolios

You’ll leave Roehampton with an in-depth understanding of both the theory and the hands-on applications of working with young children, ready to take the next step.

In school of education, we prepare our students for enriching careers within the modern education system. We have a rich 183-year history and have been providing higher education to women for longer than any other university in the country.

Careers

Shape the future of the education sector.

As a BA Primary Education (QTS) graduate, you'll be in an excellent position to succeed in a rewarding career as a primary school teacher.

You will leave qualified to teach across the primary sector, whether you decide to work in an early year setting, independent or maintained school or SEN (Special Educational Needs) school. Many also take on roles in the education sector including:

Education professional in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration or management)*
A special needs professional in schools, children centres and the community
A children’s charity undertaking policy and research, in community support, welfare or housing
An NGO or central or local government department

*This is an academic degree – further study may be needed to gain professional qualifications.

With our BA Primary Education (QTS) degree, you can also continue to postgraduate study – researching topics including SEN, disability and inclusion and more.

If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.

Our Careers team is on hand to help from the start of your studies until after you graduate. Under their guidance you’ll benefit from a wide range of support, including:

CV building
Interview preparation
Mentoring
Industry connections
Work experience
Volunteering opportunities
Job fairs
Introductions to future employers

How our careers service supports you

Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studied until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You'll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehammpton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.

Open days

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Applying

UK Students International Students

Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.

How to apply

Apply via UCAS

Entry requirements

Entry tariff

112 UCAS points (or equivalent)

We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.

For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.

Specific entry requirements

Please read this courses's specific entry requirements here.

General entry requirements

UK students

Tuition fees and funding

September 2024 entry tuition fees

Year one fees

UK: £9,250

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students.

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.

How to apply

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Entry requirements