study ba primary education with music specialism (qts) and pursue one's passion for music to a degree level whilst training to be a specialist within primary education. this course will enable students to get a job as a primary school teacher following graduation. there is a high demand for specialist primary school teachers and many graduates go on to become subject leaders. 

students will divide their time between studying modules on professional skills and curriculum subjects, and developing their skills as a musician. the former will introduce students to the core national curriculum subjects, including information and communications technology (ict). they will develop skills essential to the role of a teacher, including leadership, classroom management, and evaluation and assessment. 

in music students will develop their skills as a solo and ensemble performer, including improvising, composing, conducting and ensemble directing. additionally, they will develop their theoretical knowledge through modules on music history, analysis and research into music education. this will provide students with a thorough knowledge of music alongside a grounding in tackling the key issues and challenges that they may face within the classroom. finally, there is a key component within the music specialism for students to develop leadership skills in order to lead music in primary schools.

students will have the opportunity to carry out placements throughout this course. these will take place within local schools that the institute of education has active relationships with. whilst there, students will be mentored by a teacher and assigned a university tutor, who will provide them with additional support.