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Bachelor of Education (with Honours) - BEd (Hons)
Primary Education with QTS
University of Derby
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Primary Education with QTS course at University of Derby.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £16,900 per year |
| International | £16,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X100
Here's what University of Derby says about its Primary Education with QTS course.
If your ambition is to become an outstanding primary school teacher, this BEd Primary Education is for you.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? Our primary education team is experienced, dynamic and caring – they are totally committed to your success.
IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU? Do you know you want to be a primary school teacher? Are you looking for a place to learn which is supportive and diverse as well as high quality? Then look no further.
HOW YOU WILL LEARN As well as university-based sessions (lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, guest speakers), you’ll spend around 26 weeks on placement in a variety of schools, including a special educational needs setting.
OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES You won’t just visit schools; we run fieldtrips to businesses, religious or multi-faith settings, and attractions too. We’ll also encourage you to take part in community projects and charity events. There may even be the opportunity to visit a school overseas.
CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY The regular placements, combined with our expert mentoring, ensure you leave this primary education degree ready to step straight into the classroom if you want to. Many of our students are offered jobs at their placement schools. Of course, you might want to continue studying on our MA Education.
RELATED COURSES PG Cert Early Years with Early Years Teacher Status (0-5) Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Integrated Masters in Education (MEdu) (in curriculum enhancement) with Qualified Teacher Status
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Education (with Honours) - BEd (Hons)
Department
Institute of Education
Location
Main Site | Derby
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Primary teaching
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of Derby reviews
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The halls and university are really close to the city so getting around is easy, especially with the university buses. The city is definitely a student friendly place with plenty of clubs and late night food places, as well as a variety of shops and other entertainment for those who aren’t into club...
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The university is definitely value for money and so are the halls. There is financial support available for those who need it and the union ensures that you still have fun even if you are on a strict budget by hosting free events on campus.
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The university and halls have a great support system which ensures you get the help you need quickly and from a diverse team of professionals.
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The facilities are very clean and up to standard for our labs and lectures. Any maintenance is quickly sorted as well.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 Derby students who took the Primary Education with QTS course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
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?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
low
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
72%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
70%
med
Organisation and management
70%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
68%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
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?
85%
low
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Primary Education with QTS or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Primary Education with QTS at University of Derby.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Derby graduates who took Primary Education with QTS - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£23k
Third year after graduation
£27k
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 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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