the ba primary education (qts) programme is specifically designed to enable students to develop a strong identity as a primary teacher. this course offers the option to study a range of modules within the disciplines of art, english, mathematics and music. additionally, students will have the option to undertake modules from contemporary issues in education, thus providing them with a broad and deep understanding of education in the twenty-first century.

throughout the three years in the programme, students will complete two optional modules alongside four compulsory modules per academic year. all modules are carefully aligned to develop and nurture student's enthusiasms and ambitions. they will leave the course with a strong identity as a beginner teacher with the scope to further develop into an educator of the future.

students will divide their time between studying modules on professional skills such as 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. students can then put these skills into practice through professional placements, which take place throughout the course. additionally they will study professional legal requirements, and investigate the role of the teacher and how children develop.

this course will enable students to get a job as a primary school teacher following graduation. there is a high demand for primary school teachers and many graduates are offered jobs before they have finished the course.