Primary Education with QTS Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

At our Ofsted 'Outstanding' Institute of Education here at Winchester, we know how important it is that teachers are autonomous, innovative, critical and reflective practitioners. Our intent is to develop outstanding teachers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond to the reality of the classroom and enable all children to grow and learn. 

* Start your journey on an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ programme: Become an exceptional teacher with a course designed to set you up for success from day one.

* Build your teacher identity: Discover your confidence, find your voice, and shape your values as you grow into an autonomous, independent, innovative teacher.

* Learn by doing: Combine educational theory with practical application across every national curriculum subject, Additional Educational Needs (AEN), Early Years, and professional practice, so you’re ready to teach ages 3–11.

* Real classroom experience: Gain practical skills through three teaching placements in our diverse network of 350+ partner schools.

* Champion diversity: Become a rights-respecting educator who celebrates individuality and champions the needs of all learners.

* Explore what you love: Deep dive into your passions with enrichment modules on national curriculum subjects, contemporary issues, AEN, or Early Years.

* Guiding you to succeed: Learn from research-informed tutors who are leaders in their fields and passionate about helping you become a great teacher.

* Personalised support: Your Professional Development Tutor will be with you every step of the way, offering tailored guidance.

Our BA Primary Education with QTS is a dynamic 3-year undergraduate Initial Teacher Education degree. The programme's first year provides a secure basis for practice across the full primary curriculum and the 3-11 age phase. In the second and third years of the programme, you will focus on the 5-11 age phase. Our modules give you the opportunity to learn the full breadth of the national curriculum, with an in-depth focus on a specific subject, AEN or Early Years. Modules also cover topics such as leadership and the critical exploration of AI as a teaching and learning tool to ensure you are equipped to succeed in schools in the future.

Our programme effectively blends theory and practice, providing you with the knowledge, understanding and skills for your future teaching career. You will develop a strong understanding of important, pertinent research and consider critically important pedagogical theories. Your work on campus is enhanced and developed through a series of school placements and Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP) weeks, where you will develop a reflective approach to your practice and the ability to work flexibly, responsively, and effectively in the classroom. Your professional placements will typically take place across different schools and key stages so you benefit from a breadth of experience.

Our course provides the opportunity to learn to teach in a stimulating and supportive environment from tutors with extensive expertise and experience. We are also proud of our extensive range of resources available to students. You leave the programme as an outstanding teacher with the skills, knowledge and motivation to empower and educate others.

Consistently rated Ofsted Outstanding since 2005. Rated Outstanding in all areas in our 2024 inspection.