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Primary Education (QTS)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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2026-2027
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Course summary

98% of our Primary Education students were in employment or further study 15 months after finishing their course - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025

Train to teach and inspire the next generation with a BA (Hons) Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University. This undergraduate degree leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), preparing you to become a qualified and confident primary school teacher.

As the only undergraduate teacher training provider in Kent, we offer a supportive community, expert tutors, and strong partnerships with local schools. You'll combine hands-on classroom experience with theory, gaining the knowledge and ability to become a highly skilled teaching professional.

What you’ll learn

  • Apply evidence-based teaching methods in the classroom to create engaging, inclusive, and effective lessons.

  • Reflect critically on your teaching to continually improve children's learning outcomes.

  • Inspire curiosity and a love of learning through creativity and innovative approaches.

  • Build inclusive learning communities that value diversity, culture, and mutual respect.

  • Collaborate professionally with children, families, and educators to support every child’s education and wellbeing.

You'll learn how to manage behaviour and implement the curriculum as you develop the confidence to plan, teach and assess the whole class, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Upon graduation, you'll be able to implement these skills and processes in school, having been equipped with the knowledge and understanding to be the best teacher you can be.

By choosing Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University, you’ll join a vibrant learning community that’s committed to helping you thrive.

Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

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:
X122
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

Canterbury Christ Church University 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:
X122
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff

A typical offer would be BBC at A- Level or BTEC DMM or equivalent. Please see our website for information https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

A level - BBC

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

Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits

Please see our website for information

Scottish Higher

Please see our website for information

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

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

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
EU£17000Year 1
International£17000Year 1

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

Home (UK) Fees:
Home (UK) tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government.
Canterbury Christ Church University expects the 2026/27 tuition fees for standard undergraduate degrees (excluding Foundation Year 0) and PGCE courses for Home students, to be set at the maximum tuition fee cap, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year.

International Tuition Fees (including EU fees):
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding

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