University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Teaching children aged 5 to 11 years is rewarding and fulfilling. You'll have an early impact on children's learning and development and help lay the foundations for academic success and personal growth. Our Primary Education (5-11 years) degree leads to QTS - the professional teaching qualification. You'll have school placements in each year of study and develop your skills and knowledge through workshops and practical sessions at university. As a Brighton student teacher you'll learn with an Ofsted 'outstanding' provider from an expert team, with their own classroom experience, in our specialist facilities that replicate those used in schools. Top reasons to choose this course
- You'll train to teach with an Ofsted ‘outstanding’ provider.
- 2nd in the UK for education courses – Guardian University Guide 2025.
- 95% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after their degree – Graduate Outcomes Survey.
- School placements in each year of the degree with opportunities in large, small, urban and rural settings.
- Gain a knowledge and understanding of the full primary curriculum with option modules to develop your expertise in the subjects that interest you most.
- Learn in specialist classrooms that replicate those used in schools and our curriculum centre with its 30,000 resources for student teachers.
- Our teaching graduates benefit from excellent employment rates that are consistently above the sector average.
- No written exams.
Modules
Year 1 Education Studies: How Children Learn English and Language Acquisition Exploring Learning and Teaching in Mathematics and Computing Teaching Primary Science Introducing the Foundation Subjects School Based Training 1 Year 2 Core modules: Education Studies: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment Teaching English, Principled Practice and Current Policy Deepening Subject and Pedagogic Knowledge to Impact on Children's Mathematical Understanding Curriculum Design and Enhanced Practice in Foundation Subjects and RE School-based Training 2 Options*: Developing Expertise in Teaching and Learning in Art and Design Story: How We Use Language to Imagine Entertain and Understand Developing Curriculum Expertise in Primary History and Geography Developing Mathematical Thinking Developing Expertise in Primary Physical Education Developing Expertise in Primary Personal, Social and Health Education Science, Scientists and Working Scientifically Final year Core modules: Contemporary Curriculum Studies and Professional Development Education Studies: Preparing to Lead Children’s Learning Individual Professional Project School-based Training 3 Options*: Processes and Practices: Developing a Rationale for Art, Craft and Design in the Primary Classroom Teaching Primary Computing Contemporary Developments, Theories and Practices in Primary English Creative Curriculum Design in History or Geography Contemporary Issues in the Teaching and Learning of Primary Mathematics Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, and Swimming and Water Safety Developing Expertise in Citizenship Education and Religious Education Science Beyond the Classroom *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
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:
- X122
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | IELTS 6.5 overall, at least 6.0 in all four skills. |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT