2026/27 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11)

Programme overview

Programme code
BA-PEDUC/QTS
UCAS code
X301
Duration
3 Years
Method of Attendance
Full Time
Programme manager
Dr Lucy Taylor
Contact address
l.taylor@leeds.ac.uk
Total credits
360
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme
School of Education
Examination board through which the programme will be considered
School of Education
Professional Body Offering Accreditation
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards

Entry requirements

Programme specification

This practice-based degree delivered in partnership with Red Kite Teacher Training offers an innovative approach to initial teacher training. The degree will equip you with both the theoretical training and classroom experience you'll need to teach 5–11-year-olds.

Throughout your degree, you’ll have the benefit of our world-leading research underpinning the curriculum, providing knowledge about the latest innovations in areas such as early childhood, digital and mathematics education.

Drawing on expert mentoring, you’ll gradually increase your teaching knowledge and expertise as you progress through the course, benefiting from collaboration between university-based academic and Red Kite teacher training staff.

You'll also have the opportunity to experience outdoor learning, climate change education, inclusive education practices and creativity.

Practical experience is integral to teaching – that’s why you’ll head out into work placements at local schools each year as part of your course. This gives you the platform to advance your skillset, try out new techniques and build up your confidence in the classroom.

Teaching this age group can be hugely rewarding. Primary teachers who help lay the educational foundations for lifelong learning in future generations. That’s why they’re in high demand throughout the UK – and worldwide.

Once you’ve completed this degree, you’ll be fully qualified as a primary teacher for 5 – 11 year olds in schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
EDUC1010Psychological Approaches to Child Development and Education20Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EDUC1011Subject Content Knowledge for the Primary Curriculum 120Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)PFP
EDUC1012Becoming a Professional, Placement 120Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
EDUC1013Understanding and Managing Children's Behaviour20Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)PFP
EDUC1016Academic Practice at University20Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EDUC1213Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education20Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional Modules

Year 2

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

You will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
EDUC2014Education research and digital technologies - Placement 220 PFP
EDUC2015Subject content knowledge for primary English, maths and science 220 PFP
EDUC2016Foundation subject focus20 PFP
EDUC2401Inclusive Education20Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional Modules

You will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Year 3

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

You are required to study and pass the following compulsory modules:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
EDUC3050Subject content knowledge for primary English, mathematics and science 320 PFP
EDUC3051Capstone project40 PFP
EDUC3052Educational leadership - Placement 340 PFP

Optional Modules

You will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Last updated: 30/04/2026 15:58:15

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