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Primary Education with Music
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Primary Education with Music
Train as a subject lead in primary music, while developing your own musical skills, with BA Primary Education with Music Specialism (QTS).
This course will enable you to get a job as a primary school teacher following graduation. There is a high demand for specialist primary school teachers and many of our graduates go on to become subject leaders.
You will divide your time between studying modules on professional skills and curriculum subjects, and developing your skills as a musician. The former will introduce you to the core National Curriculum subjects, includi...
Train as a subject lead in primary music, while developing your own musical skills, with BA Primary Education with Music Specialism (QTS).
This course will enable you to get a job as a primary school teacher following graduation. There is a high demand for specialist primary school teachers and many of our graduates go on to become subject leaders.
You will divide your time between studying modules on professional skills and curriculum subjects, and developing your skills as a musician. The former will introduce you to the core National Curriculum subjects, including Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Your final year will involve research engagement, developing reflective critical thinking and application of theory into your teaching practice.
For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-ug/ba-qts-primary-education-with-music-specialism
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Named The Sustainable University...
There are many reasons to choose the University of Reading. Join a diverse and supportive community where lecturers inspire you with their discoveries and guide you in making your own. Reading’s award-winning parkland campus offers the spaces you need to make the most of your student life.
The University of Reading is a research-intensive university. It works with governments, international agencies and charities to tackle the biggest problems facing the world today, such as climate change, heart disease, and international conflict.
Named The Sustainable University of The Year, 2025, Reading launched one of the UK's largest ever undergraduate scholarship schemes, designed to develop future Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarships. The scholarship offers £6000 per year towards living expenses and will be available to those entering Clearing that meet the criteria. With over 150 clubs and societies, Reading knows how important life is beyond your studies and with the student union's in the heart of the campus, making the University of Reading your first call in Clearing will be one of the best decisions you ever made.
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2026-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X1W3
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
141
141
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
141
141
Grade B in Higher Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
Access to HE Diploma
141
141
Must include at least 12 level 3 credits in Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
141
141
Grade 5 in Higher Level Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
141
141
Modules taken must be comparable to A level Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
141
141
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
141
141
Grade M2 in Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
A level
141
141
Grade B in Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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