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Primary Education (QTS) at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

98% of our Primary Education students were in employment or further study 15 months after finishing their course - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 Train to teach and inspire the next generation with a BA (Hons) Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University. This undergraduate degree leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), preparing you to become a qualified and confident primary school teacher. As the only undergraduate teacher training provider in Kent, we offer a supportive community, expert tutors, and strong partnerships with local schools. You'll combine hands-on classroom experience with theory, gaining the knowledge and ability to become a highly skilled teaching professional. What you’ll learn

  • Apply evidence-based teaching methods in the classroom to create engaging, inclusive, and effective lessons.
  • Reflect critically on your teaching to continually improve children's learning outcomes.
  • Inspire curiosity and a love of learning through creativity and innovative approaches.
  • Build inclusive learning communities that value diversity, culture, and mutual respect.
  • Collaborate professionally with children, families, and educators to support every child’s education and wellbeing.
You'll learn how to manage behaviour and implement the curriculum as you develop the confidence to plan, teach and assess the whole class, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Upon graduation, you'll be able to implement these skills and processes in school, having been equipped with the knowledge and understanding to be the best teacher you can be. By choosing Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University, you’ll join a vibrant learning community that’s committed to helping you thrive.

Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

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

14Jan

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:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
92%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
96%
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 £17000 Year 1
International £17000 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

Home (UK) Fees: Home (UK) tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government. Canterbury Christ Church University expects the 2026/27 tuition fees for standard undergraduate degrees (excluding Foundation Year 0) and PGCE courses for Home students, to be set at the maximum tuition fee cap, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Primary Education (QTS) at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS