Primary Education (5-11) with QTS BA (Hons)

**Become the qualified primary teacher you aspire to be. You’ll learn how to improve the lives of young children with our expert guidance and research-led teaching.**<br/><br/>Over your three-year course, you’ll develop as a skilled and confident primary teacher, committed to the needs of each child you meet. Your focus will be on teaching children in Key Stage 1 and 2 within primary schools. <br/><br/>As part of this course, youll:<br/><br/><br/>- Study tailored modules that will offer a wide range of creative and inclusive approaches to learning<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your subject knowledge and learn how to teach English, mathematics, science and the full range of Foundation subjects in your chosen age range<br/><br/><br/>- Gain an in-depth understanding of teaching and learning within your chosen age range <br/><br/><br/>- Understand how children learn, and respond to the needs of pupils aged 3-11 by adapting your teaching approaches to meet their individual requirements<br/><br/><br/>- Form your own teacher identity as you develop through placements in every year of the course<br/><br/><br/>- Take a creative and inclusive approach to your teaching practice<br/><br/><br/>- Become a research-informed teacher through your own practitioner enquiry project in your final year<br/><br/><br/>**Placements**<br/>You’ll learn both in university and via school placements. Through our guidance and with expert mentoring, you’ll develop your teaching skills and become the teacher you aspire to be.<br/><br/>**Find Out More**<br/><br/>**Build your practical experience**<br/>We have partnerships with more than 150 schools in the Leeds and wider region. You’ll spend a minimum of eight weeks each year in school placement which is organised and supported by the course team. Our strong partnership links mean that you’ll experience a variety of settings and learn from expert mentors. There will be self-funded opportunities for a voluntary and short international placement in your summer break. <br/><br/>**Learn across a range of settings**<br/>You’ll learn both inside and outside the classroom. Forest School training will be offered on campus and you’ll have occasional focused visits to schools and other educational settings. You’ll also have the opportunity to take an option module in your third year. Options could include outdoor learning, subject leadership in the primary school and creative arts.<br/><br/>**Your assessment**<br/>You won’t take any exams during this course. Your progress will instead be measured through coursework and a range of creative assessments.<br/><br/>**Why Study Primary Education (5-11) with QTS at Leeds Beckett University**<br/>- Study within Carnegie School of Education - in the newly refurbished, dedicated teaching building on our Headingley Campus in the vibrant and affordable city of Leeds<br/><br/><br/>- Learn within a large and diverse partnership of schools - in the West Yorkshire region, supported by expert mentors and university link tutors<br/><br/><br/>- Research-led teaching - experience teaching underpinned by research led by our School of Education research centres<br/>

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.