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Primary Education with QTS with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

St Mary's University, Twickenham

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St Mary's University, Twickenham

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Strawberry Hill Campus (Main Campus)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Train for a challenging and rewarding career as a primary school teacher in an ‘outstanding’ (Ofsted, 2024) department.

Study our primary education degree with a professional qualification (QTS) to prepare for a fulfilling career in the classroom, inspiring future generations.We will train you to teach five to 11-year-olds in both secular and religious schools. We offer special provision for those intending to teach in Roman Catholic schools.


School Experience in every year of your course

You will spend at least seven weeks each year in a primary school working alongside expert colleagues in a range of year groups. You will start working with small groups and will progress to planning for and teaching whole classes.We will organise these school placements for you in one of our partnership schools to ensure you receive the appropriate levels of support.


Excellent reputation and teaching

We’ve been Ofsted outstanding since 2011 and we’re the UK’s Number 1 education course (Daily Mail University Guide 2024).


Hear from our students

Sophy, Education a student - "My tutors always offered support and encouraged us to push our boundaries".You can also study our programme in North Wales. We are partnered with Wrexham Glyndŵr, who offer teaching placements in both English and Welsh schools.


About the Foundation Year

Our four-year degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.This programme gives you the opportunity to study on a foundation year as a route toward Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).The Foundation Year will help you to become a confident presenter, improve your written and numerical skills and give you a broad understanding of the sociological perspectives of Education.


Please note:

you will need to pass an interview process and obtain a DBS and fitness to teach check in order to progress on to the full undergraduate programme.


Why St Mary’s?

You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary's University, Twickenham

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    St Mary's University, Twickenham, St Mary's University, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Hounslow, TW1 4SX, United Kingdom

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Best of both worlds. A stunning green campus in a town setting, just a short train journey from Central London – one of the greatest cities in the world.
Alongside historic buildings are modern facilities that include sports science labs, TV studio, acting studios and Olympic-standard sports facilities.
Scholarships are available for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    28th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    114 54%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    89.0 89%

    2nd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.45 86%

    5th

    1

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