Undergraduate

Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (3-7)

University of DerbyDerby, United Kingdom

Duration: 3 years
Mode: Part-time
Subject: Education
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no part below 6About the same overall: PTE Academic 55, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo English Test 120, Oxford Test of English 136.

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Overview

Undertake inspiring school placements to build your confidence and classroom experience. Be supported by experienced mentors, both on placement and at the University. Study a teaching degree with social justice at its core, focused on teaching for transformation and sustainability. We’re rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education). Study a QTS degree – this means that you’ll graduate as a qualified Primary teacher for Early Years and KS1 and won’t need to take a PGCE. Benefit from our strong links with our local partners such as Derby Book Festival, Derby Open Centre, Derby Museums and Galleries, Derby Theatre and the wider education community.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff points	120 UCAS points
A levels	BBB
T Levels	Merit
BTEC	DDM
GCSE	4/C or above · Subjects: Mathematics, English Language, Science
Access to HE Diploma	Pass · Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with the equivalent of 120

English language requirements

IELTS	6.5 overall, no part below 6

IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)

Fees

International students: GBP 17,500 per year

UK students: GBP 9,790 per year

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2027

Campus

Derby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom

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Scholarships at University of Derby

5 for this level

Full Payment DiscountGBP 1,000
Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Talented Athlete Award

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Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 17,500

Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558

Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776

Living costs a monthStarts at UKVI's figure outside London. Rent, food, travel, phone.Months of living costsA year is 12; your visa asks for 9.

First year in totalGBP 32,886

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 OCT 2026.

After your offer

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Your CAS
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Your Student visa
You apply with your CAS and show GBP 28,039 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.

Where you will study

Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

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