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Primary Education (3-7) with QTS at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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If the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.

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Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

8Nov
Leeds Beckett University - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate
29Nov
Leeds Beckett University - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Ready to shape the future? Become a qualified primary teacher and lead the next generation with our expert, research-led, hands-on primary education course. This primary education degree is your fast track to achieving teaching qualifications and becoming a certified teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). In just three years, we’ll support you to become a confident, skilled, and inclusive teacher who’s committed to every child's success. You’ll develop your knowledge through academic study and creative, hands-on seminars, gaining expertise across the Curriculum. With school placements every year, you’ll start shaping your professional teacher identity from day one and graduate as a research-informed educator. What you’ll do As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Master the curriculum – develop deep subject knowledge across all areas of the EYFS and National Curriculum
  • Become a child expert – explore how children learn and discover how to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of every pupil (aged 3-11, depending on your pathway)
  • Find your teacher voice – grow your personal teaching style through extensive, high-quality school placements
  • Get Creative – practise a creative and inclusive approach to teaching that really connects with children
  • Be a Pioneer – lead your own practitioner enquiry project in your final year, using your research to shape future classroom practice
Find Out More Placements: From student to teacher This course blends theory and practice from day one. Your learning links closely to real-life teaching experiences through school placements, helping you build confidence, skills, and a strong professional identity while working towards your teaching qualification. With expert guidance and dedicated mentors, you’ll grow into an inspiring and reflective practitioner. Build your practical experience We work in partnership with over 150 schools across Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region, offering a wide range of placement opportunities. Each year, you'll spend a minimum of eight weeks in diverse school settings, fully supported by your course team and in-school mentors. This variety gives you the depth of experience across needed to thrive in the classroom. Learn across settings Your learning extends beyond traditional classrooms. In your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to complete Forest School training, making the most of our green campus and outdoor learning spaces. You'll also take part in focused visits to a range of educational settings. In your final year, modules such as ‘Securing the Curriculum’ and ‘Focusing on Broader Curriculum’ enable you to follow your passions and tailor your studies as you prepare for your Early Career Teacher (ECT) years. Innovative assessments You’ll be assessed through creative, coursework-based tasks – with no formal written exams. Expect engaging assignments like group podcasts, lively debates, and individual presentations. These are designed to reflect real classroom practice and help you develop the communication and planning skills you'll use every day as a teacher. Why Study the BA Primary Education (3-7) with QTS course at Leeds Beckett University? 1. Top Teaching Quality – 98% of students on BA (Hons) Primary Education (5-11) with recommendation for QTS were positive about the way teaching staff explained things* 2. Career-Ready – 91.2% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation** 3. Modern Campus – Study in a newly refurbished, specialist teaching building on our green Headingley Campus 4. Hands-on Experience – Learn through a large, diverse school partnership across West Yorkshire, supported by expert mentors 5. Expert Educators – Be taught by a research-informed team who are all qualified teachers with classroom experience National Student Survey 2025 *HESA Graduate Outcomes 22-23

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Language, Communication & Literacy
  • Developing Mathematical Understanding
  • Emerging Understanding of the Curriculum
  • Pedagogy, Policy & Philosophy: Becoming a Student Teacher
  • School Placement & Practice
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Embedding Curriculum Through STEM subjects
  • Embedding Curriculum Through ARTS subjects
  • Pedagogy, Policy & Philosophy: Becoming an Inclusive Practitioner
  • School Placement & Practice
Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Securing the Curriculum Studies
  • Focusing on Broader Curriculum
  • Pedagogy, Policy & Philosophy: Becoming a Research-Informed Professional
- School Placement & Practice

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:
X123
Institution code:
L27
Campus name:
Headingley Campus
Campus code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements.

Health checks

Interview

Suitable applicants will be invited to an interview as part of the admissions process

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
88%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
92%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Primary Education (3-7) with QTS at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS