Course summary
The BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS degree is a three-year undergraduate course that leads to the award of an honours degree and qualified teacher status. This degree can also be partly studied through the medium of Welsh. The course aims to prepare student teachers to be highly-skilled, confident, critically reflective and innovative practitioners who are committed to life-long professional learning and the education of young people. Graduates will develop the values and dispositions that will enable them to be highly employable and ready to meet the demands of the classroom. Distinctive features of the Degree include: •University and school experiences that train student teachers to teach the Curriculum for Wales across the 3-11 age range •Research-informed clinical practice where structured opportunities enable student teachers to use theory to interrogate practice and vice versa. •A supportive and collaborative culture of learning •School-led training days led by schools identified as leading providers of education and professional development •A commitment to the development of Welsh language skills of all student teachers based on their individual experience and needs Please note entry requirements are subject to change for 2025 entry If you would like to study this degree through the medium of Welsh please apply using the UCAS Application Code X121. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider deferred applications for this course.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Education Workforce Council
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Primary
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X120
- Institution code:
- C20
- Campus name:
- Cardiff Met - Cyncoed
- Campus code:
- 2
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 115 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
Scottish Advanced Higher - CDD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Applicants who meet the essential criteria for courses which lead to QTS at Cardiff Metropolitan will be required to sit Pre Entry tests in Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Competence. Tests will be completed and supervised under 'exam' conditions. The tests will be undertaken as part of the interview day. Applicants with additional needs who are requested to sit these tests will need to notify Cardiff Metropolitan University immediately so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Other
Recent and relevant experience in a mainstream school across the primary age range. This should be for a minimum of five days and taken place within the 12 months prior to attending interview. Evidence of this MUST be included on the UCAS application. Please include details within the personal statement.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.5 | IELTS band score 7.5 overall and minimum of 7.0 in each component in the ‘academic’ IELTS test. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Student Recruitment & Admissions
Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF5 2YB