Primary Education with Art Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Primary Education with Art Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - 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.
We have the joint 16th highest score for graduate prospects in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026 – Education).
You will divide ...
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.
We have the joint 16th highest score for graduate prospects in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026 – Education).
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).
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](https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-ug/ba-qts-primary-education-with-art-specialism)
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A15-F17
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
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.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
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
offer-distinction: 18.0, offer-merit: 27.0
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.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade C or 4
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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)
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Grade M2 in 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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