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Primary Education Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

This course aims to develop your knowledge of primary and early years education, equipping you with the skills needed to progress towards becoming a teacher in a primary or early years setting, or for other roles and careers within the field of education.

Course completion does not result in a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a requirement for becoming a primary school teacher. However, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) can be achieved through successful completion of a postgraduate teacher training course (such as a Primary Education PGCE).

The course offers an accelerated route to completing an undergraduate degree. In two years, you’ll gain the requirements needed to apply for a Postgraduate teacher training course. You can then undertake further study and potentially look forward to a career in early years, primary schools, or higher and further education.

Why Study Primary Education Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
The BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (Non-QTS Accelerated Degree) will prepare you for the primary education sector but also equips you with the knowledge and skills for broader roles within the field of education such as in school management, social work, government, or health and social care, for example.

You’ll undertake a placement in both Year 1 and Year 2 and complete 190 hours of placement in a Primary School.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Modules

Year 1 modules include:
• Theories and Strategies for Learning
• Perspectives in Learning and Development
• Social Justice and Curriculum in Primary Education
• Contemporary Issues in Core Curriculum
• Safeguarding Children and Young People
• Culture and the Curriculum

For the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

Assessment method

All our courses give you an overview of:
• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
D086
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Huddersfield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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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:
D086
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
120 - 112 points

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

A level
BBB - BBC

or equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM - DMM

Access to HE Diploma
M: 45 credits

or above.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language and either Maths or Science subject at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.

T Level
M

Offers are subject to interview and all conditions must be met by 31 August for entry in September in the year of application.

You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course. We arrange these as part of the application process. You'll be required to sign a self-declaration at the start of each year and at the end of the course. All police contact during the course must be reported to the course leader as a matter of urgency and may lead to suspension or termination.

We will request an Overseas Police Check if you have lived in a country outside of the UK for 6 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years before applying to us and whilst aged 18 or over.

The University accepts a wide range of Level 3 qualifications for entry to undergraduate courses. Entry requirements vary by course, so applicants should always check the specific requirements for their chosen course. Other suitable experience or qualifications may be considered. For further information, please the University’s Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our offer-making is transparent, consistent, and equitable.
Whilst we don’t make contextual offers (a reduced points or grades offer based on personal circumstances), we do offer a variety of fairer access opportunities and support.

Learn more on the University of Huddersfield website

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.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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

This information is for students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2026/27.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.

From January 2027 the UK government is launching a new student funding system for people starting university education. Read more about the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) - https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/lifelong-learning-entitlement/

For detailed information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/study/fees/

Sponsorship information

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

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