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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS course at Sheffield Hallam University.

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UCAS Tariff

120

This must include at least two A levels including at least 40 points in each, one of which would normally be a primary national curriculum subject though this is not essential, or DDM from equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBB-ABB at A Level. DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma. Distinction overall from a T Level Qualification. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Sheffield Hallam University. These students are taking Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS or another course from the same subject area.

Primary teaching
SubjectGrade
SociologyB
PsychologyB
English LanguageB
English LiteratureB
HistoryB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: X110

Here's what Sheffield Hallam University says about its Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS course.

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.

Course summary

  • Learn from expert colleagues in local and regional primary schools and early years settings.

  • Develop subject expertise through both university and placement-based training.

  • Study teaching and learning in both the early years and primary phases.

  • Apply theory, research and evidence to meet the Teachers’ Standards and develop as a critically reflective practitioner.

  • Explore an area of individual specialism to enhance your expertise and practice.

Join our dynamic community of students, researchers and academics at the Sheffield Institute of Education. On our BA Early Years and Primary course, you’ll learn about the key aspects of a teacher’s role – including theories of learning, pedagogy, assessment and behaviour management. You’ll also study inclusive practices that promote positive outcomes for all learners.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Teaching-and-Education/BA-Honours-Early-Years-and-Primary-Education-37-with-Qualified-Teacher-Status/Full-time/

Source: Sheffield Hallam University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS at Sheffield Hallam University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

College of Social Sciences and Arts

Location

Main Site | Sheffield

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Primary teaching

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£18,000 per year
International£18,000 per year

Sheffield Hallam University student reviews

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Based on 110 reviews from Sheffield Hallam University's students and alumni
5 star
45%
4 star
36%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
1 star
1%
All reviews

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1st year student

2 years ago

I have joined a great society with frequent meet-ups

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Student Union

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2 years ago

I enjoy the city and have made friends in the society I have joined

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University life

1st year student

2 years ago

My accomodation is reasonably priced and Iu2019ve booked the same accomodation for next year. I find living here very easy and enjoyable.

(5)
Finance

1st year student

2 years ago

My academic advisors are very helpful and always in hand to contact. I find my student accommodation support equally as accessible and helpful

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Support

1st year student

2 years ago

I donu2019t often use the facilities, however I find the library useful to frequent when studying and the student support centre is always on hand

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Facilities

1st year student

2 years ago

I find our course leaders to be very helpful and friendly, my lectures are frequent so I feel like I am engaging a good amount in my course. The seminars are also the same. I find my classmates to be friendly and helpful too.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Sheffield Hallam University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Sheffield Hallam University students who took the Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS course - or another course in the same subject area.

Teacher training

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

94%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

86%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

90%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

92%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

89%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

85%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

85%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

93%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

99%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

89%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

84%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

79%

med

How well organised is your course?

72%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

95%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

78%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

90%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

90%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

80%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

94%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Sheffield Hallam University. These students are taking Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS or another course from the same subject area.

Primary teaching
Mode of study
Full-time92%Part-time8%
Gender ratio
Female89%Male11%
Where students come from
UK100%
Student performance
2:1 or above87%
Number of students720
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Sheffield Hallam University graduates who took Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS - or another course in the same subject area.

Teacher training

Graduate statistics

87%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

93%

In work, study or other activity

85%

Say it fits with future plans

81%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

72%

Teaching Professionals

6%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

5%

Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals

3%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Sheffield Hallam University graduates who took Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS - or another course in the same subject area.

Education and teaching

Earnings

£24.8k

First year after graduation

£25.6k

Third year after graduation

£27.4k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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