Primary Education with Music
University of Reading
UCAS Code: X1W3 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Reading
UCAS Code: X1W3 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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A level
Grade B in Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
Access to HE Diploma
Must include at least 12 level 3 credits in Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Grade M2 in Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade C or 4
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Grade 5 in Higher Level Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Modules taken must be comparable to A level Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
Scottish Higher
Grade B in Higher Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
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About this course
Train as a subject lead in primary music, while developing your own musical skills, with BA Primary Education with Music Specialism (QTS).
You will divide your time between studying modules on professional skills and curriculum subjects, and developing your skills as a musician. The former will introduce you to the core National Curriculum subjects, including Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Your final year will involve research engagement, developing reflective critical thinking and application of theory into your teaching practice.
**For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/education-ug/ba-qts-primary-education-with-music-specialism.**
Modules
The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change.
Core modules for this course:
Professional Studies and School Placement 1
English in the Primary Curriculum 1
Mathematics and Computing in the Primary Curriculum
Teaching Practical Sessions in Science and Physical Education
The Primary Classroom: Education for Inclusion
The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.
**Check our website for more details about the course structure.**
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