Primary Education with Art BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Primary Education with Art BA (Hons)
Our BA Primary Education with Art Specialism (QTS) course will develop your talents as an artist and teacher, and champion your passion for art within primary education.
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. Furthermore, we have strong links with schools.
You will divide your time between studying modules on professional skills and curriculum subjects, and developing your artistic skills and kn...
Our BA Primary Education with Art Specialism (QTS) course will develop your talents as an artist and teacher, and champion your passion for art within primary education.<br/><br/>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. Furthermore, we have strong links with schools.<br/><br/>You will divide your time between studying modules on professional skills and curriculum subjects, and developing your artistic skills and knowledge. The former will introduce you to the core National Curriculum subjects, including Information and Communications Technology (ICT).<br/><br/><strong>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-art-specialism</strong>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
X1W1
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
Grade B in Higher Art or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Art, Craft and Design, Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design, Three-dimensional Design, Photography.
Access to HE Diploma
D:18,M:27
Must include at least 12 level 3 credits in Art or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Art, Craft and Design, Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design, Three-dimensional Design, Photography.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
Grade 5 in Higher Level Art or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Art, Craft and Design, Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design, Three-dimensional Design, Photography.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Modules taken must be comparable to A level Art or a related subject Acceptable subjects: Art, Craft and Design, Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design, Three-dimensional Design, Photography.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade C or 4
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,M2
Grade M2 in Art or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Art, Craft and Design, Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design, Three-dimensional Design, Photography.
A level
B,B,B
Grade B in A level Art or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Art, Craft and Design, Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design, Three-dimensional Design, Photography.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,850 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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