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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Primary Education (3-7) (With QTS)
University of Bedfordshire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Primary Education (3-7) (With QTS) course at University of Bedfordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Bedfordshire. These students are taking Primary Education (3-7) (With QTS) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
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| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | C |
| English Literature | C |
| Business Studies | C |
| Fine Art | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X150
Here's what University of Bedfordshire says about its Primary Education (3-7) (With QTS) course.
Our education courses rank in the UK top 5 overall in their subject field (The Guardian University Guide, 2026).
This course is designed to help you become a creative, innovative and reflective teacher, specialising in working with the youngest children in primary schools (aged 3-7), while gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Through taught sessions and supported placements, this course develops your confidence in applying theory to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 teaching practice, giving you the knowledge and skills to lead learning and initiate change in educational settings.
Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement
- This course is accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) and meets the requirements for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Facilities and Specialist Equipment
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Mock classrooms with specialist technology so you can watch and assess your lesson
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Forest School where you can deepen your understanding of the long-term educational benefits of outdoor learning opportunities.
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Specialist Early Years and Sensory Centre to support your understanding of how teachers teach and children learn, within early years and SEND contexts.
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Multi-media space for webinars and podcasting.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations.
Your Student Experience
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Follow a blended learning approach incorporating scheduled taught sessions; guided learning; and independent and autonomous learning including research.
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Gain research skills, knowledge and understanding of early years child development; special educational needs and disabilities (SEND); behaviour management; digital learning; and practice beyond Key Stage 1.
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Learn from an experienced teaching team that includes previous early years and primary teachers as well as middle and senior leaders within schools and early years settings At the University, you benefit from the support of your own personal tutor as well as a unit and course coordinator.
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On placement, mentors and University partnership liaison tutors support you in teaching individuals, small groups and classes.
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Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Teacher Education
Location
Bedford Campus | Bedford
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Primary teaching
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Bedfordshire student reviews
Showing 40 reviews
3rd year student
3 years ago
Good could be better
3rd year student
3 years ago
Teaching is great, course is tough but rewarding
3rd year student
3 years ago
Great experience so far made lots of memories looking forward to making more
Graduate
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Graduate
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Graduate
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Bedfordshire
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 University of Bedfordshire students who took the Primary Education (3-7) (With QTS) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
med
Learning opportunities
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
96%
high
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?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
96%
med
Academic support
96%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
98%
high
Organisation and management
77%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
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?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
89%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
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?
84%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Bedfordshire. These students are taking Primary Education (3-7) (With QTS) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Bedfordshire graduates who took Primary Education (3-7) (With QTS) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
80%
Teaching Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Caring personal services
5%
Customer service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Bedfordshire graduates who took Primary Education (3-7) (With QTS) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£29k
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 Primary Education (3-7) (With QTS).
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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