Primary Education Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons)

This course is designed to help you develop your knowledge of primary and early years education, equipping you with the skills you’ll need to progress towards becoming a teacher in a primary or early years setting, or for other roles and careers within the field of education. Completion of this course does not result in a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a requirement for becoming a primary school teacher. However, following successful completion of the course, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) can be achieved through completion of a postgraduate teacher training course (such as a Primary Education PGCE). If you aspire to become a primary school teacher, this course offers an accelerated route to completing an Undergraduate degree. In just two years, you’ll gain the requirements needed to apply for a Postgraduate teacher training course. From there, you can delve into further study and potentially look forward to a career in early years, primary schools, or higher and further education. Primary Education Studies (Non-QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons) will prepare you for teacher training, postgraduate research, employment in the primary education sector or other education-related roles in, for example: You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a primary school and, as part of your placements, you’ll be able to observe experienced teachers and gain practical, hands-on experience in contributing to classroom practice.

IELTS 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5

International students: £18,700

UK students: £11,440

UK/Home: £11,440

International: £18,700

21 September 2026

28 June 2026

• University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom