Primary Education (with QTS) BEd (Hons)

The BEd (Hons) Primary Education degree is a three-year full-time course offering professional and academic training leading to recommendation of the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). It is structured to allow you to develop the skills and subject knowledge required by primary teachers to teach the full National Curriculum, and develop specific expertise for making a distinctive contribution to primary practice. School based training will be focused on Key Stages 1 and 2 (5 – 11years) but you will be qualified to teach across the 3 – 11 age range. Teaching in primary schools is a demanding, but satisfying and fulfilling career, and this BEd degree is designed to ensure you meet these demands with growing confidence. Our students are intelligent and resourceful, communicate well, and have a wide range of interests. The teaching quality and excellent provision in the School of Education have been consistently recognised by Ofsted inspections.<br/><br/><br/>- 1st in the UK for teacher training (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025)<br/><br/><br/>- 97% satisfaction for academic support (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q19-22)<br/><br/><br/>- 100% coursework and practice-based assessment<br/>

The University of Hertfordshire will provide you with the skills needed for the modern workplace by delivering career-focused degrees. Herts consults with employers when designing courses and their facilities provide you with up-to-date, real-world experience, mirroring the careers and industries you'll work in after graduation.<br/><br/>You'll have the opportunity to take part in a range of co-curricular activities to help boost your CV, including an award-winning mock assessment centre.<br/><br/>Herts is a campus-based university spread over two sites with easy access to London, opening up a wealth of opportunities for placements, work experience, teaching and learning, as well as social and cultural experiences. It has a wonderfully diverse community of students and staff and offers a range of support services, from counselling to childcare, ensuring you can concentrate on studying and make the most of your time at university.