Primary Education (QTS) | Nottingham Trent University

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Course summary

Primary education is a fundamental part of any child’s academic and personal development. Primary teachers play a crucial role in developing a child’s essential knowledge and skills. They inspire our young people's love for learning and help to develop well-rounded children – laying the foundations for their future.

At NTU, you’ll not just learn how to be a teacher, you’ll become one. Studying this four-year course means you’ll have the time to really get to grips with the curriculum and understand how to meet the diverse needs of learners. You’ll be taught by former primary school teachers in specially designed teaching rooms. Plus, you’ll spend plenty of time in the classroom, putting what you’ve learned into practice. All the while, you’ll be building your resilience, critical thinking and creativity.

You’ll graduate ready to start your career as a confident and innovative teacher with the skills and experience demanded by schools. You’ll be committed to shaping the minds, lives and futures of all our young people – making a positive difference in our diverse society.

Why study Primary Education at NTU?

You’ll be recommended for accreditation for Qualified Teacher Status with the Department for Education, allowing you to take a post as an Early Career Teacher upon course completion.
You’ll specialise in either the 3-7 or 5-11 age ranges, in the context of developing your general expertise as a primary teacher.
Placement opportunities exist in a variety of educational settings, including international and community-based.
You’ll gain 60 credits towards a full Masters degree by studying the final year leadership module at Masters level.

Course accreditation

We are accredited by the UK Government's Department for Education as a provider of initial teacher-training courses. Successful completion of the course leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to commence a career in teaching as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) and then to complete your induction period.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: X101
Institution code:: N91

Open days

Nottingham Trent University: London Campus - 28 February Open Day
28 Feb 2026, 10:00
London
Nottingham Trent University - 7 March Open Day
7 Mar 2026, 09:00
Nottingham
Nottingham Trent University - 25 April Open Day
25 Apr 2026, 08:00
Nottingham
Nottingham Trent University: London Campus – 9 May Open Day
9 May 2026, 09:00
London

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2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

62% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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84 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

94 Go onto work and study

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