Primary Education with Music BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Primary Education with Music BA (Hons)
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).<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.<br/><br/>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. <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-music-specialism</strong>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
X1W3
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 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
D:18,M:27
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
30
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)
DDM
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
GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade C or 4
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,M2
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
B,B,B
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 | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,850 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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