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Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Newport
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
Have you always wanted to teach in a primary school and make a real and positive impact on the education of young people? Are you passionate about primary education and want to share your enthusiasm with others?
This BA (Hons) Primary ITE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) degree enables you to be a fully qualified, confident, critically-reflective and innovative primary teacher in three years.
The course takes place in the university and in primary schools to provide authentic learning and teaching experiences which will effectively prepare student teachers to inspire learners to achieve the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales.
The course focuses on the development of knowledge in the Areas of Learning and Experience, practical skills, wider skills and the professional competences required to become a highly effective teacher.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Primary
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X121
- Institution code:
- W01
- Campus name:
- Newport
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff80 - 112 points
Excluding General Studies
A levelCDD - BBC
Excluding General Studies
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMP - DMM
Access to HE DiplomaD: 18 credits
M: 24 credits
P: 3 credits
60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits equating to 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes.
(this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
T LevelP
Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core).
GCSEs: The University requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C to include Mathematics at grade C (Numeracy OR Mathematics in Wales), Science at grade C and Grade C (or equivalent) in either English Language. For those taking GCSEs in England, grade 4 is equivalent to a C.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.
Course contact details
Enquiries and Admissions Team
Email:enquiries@southwales.ac.uk
Phone:03455767778
University of South Wales
Llantwit Road
Treforest
Pontypridd
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