Primary Education BA (Hons) with iQTS - International Online Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Primary Education BA (Hons) with iQTS - International Online Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
NITE’s Primary Education BA (Hons) with international Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) course combines online learning with in-school initial teacher training, offering access to university-led education grounded in classroom experience in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Transform your passion for education into a career with a practice-based alternative to traditional teacher training.
You will learn:
* Train to teach on the job: build practical classroom confidence with hands-on experience supported by expert school practitioners and mentors...
NITE’s Primary Education BA (Hons) with international Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) course combines online learning with in-school initial teacher training, offering access to university-led education grounded in classroom experience in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Transform your passion for education into a career with a practice-based alternative to traditional teacher training.
You will learn:
* Train to teach on the job: build practical classroom confidence with hands-on experience supported by expert school practitioners and mentors.
* Study flexibly: complete academic modules online with guided support from university tutors.
You will gain:
* iQTS qualification: earn international Qualified Teacher Status in primary schools either as an employed trainee or on a volunteer placement (GMT +/- 4 hours) which you will need to source yourself.
* Tailored age focus: specialise in teaching either 3–7 years or 5–11 years.
The National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE) is accredited by the Department for Education (DfE).
The award of international Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) is made after successful completion of the fourth year on course. The iQTS award is recognised by the DfE as equivalent to England’s QTS, the qualification required by most schools in England and recognised by many schools and education ministries around the world.
For the most up to date course and module information, please visit our website.
This course offers start dates in January, April and September every year and we take applications throughout the year. Please apply and we will contact you to confirm your preferred entry point. We do not accept applications through clearing.
Applicants from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland should apply via UCAS. Applicants from all other countries should apply via the course page
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2028-04-01
Campus
NITE
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B86-I29
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104.0
GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in maths and English An A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification in the chosen subject specialism If English is not your first language, you will need to hold an academic IELTS less than three years old, with a score of at least 7 overall with no component less than 6.5, or TOEFL 600. If your qualifications were gained outside the UK, an official comparability statement for non-UK qualifications assessed by UK ENIC must be provided.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £9,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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