Undergraduate Course
Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11) BA
Year of entry 2026
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UCAS code X301 |
Duration 3 years full time |
Typical A-level offer BBB |
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Start date September 2026 |
Work placement Mandatory |
Delivery type On campus |
Course overview
This practice-based degree is delivered by the University of Leeds and Red Kite Teacher Training in partnership, offers an innovative approach to initial teacher training. The degree will equip you with both the theoretical training and classroom experience you'll need to teach 5–11-year-olds.
Throughout your degree, you’ll have the benefit of our world-leading research underpinning the curriculum, providing knowledge about the latest innovations in areas such as early childhood, digital and mathematics education.
Drawing on expert mentoring, you’ll gradually increase your teaching knowledge and expertise as you progress through the course, benefiting from collaboration between university-based academic and Red Kite teacher training staff.
You'll also have the opportunity to experience outdoor learning, climate change education, inclusive education practices and creativity.
Practical experience is integral to teaching – that’s why you’ll head out into work placements at local schools each year as part of your course. This gives you the platform to advance your skillset, try out new techniques and build up your confidence in the classroom.
Teaching this age group can be hugely rewarding. Primary teachers who help lay the educational foundations for lifelong learning in future generations. That’s why they’re in high demand throughout the UK – and worldwide.
Once you’ve completed this degree, you’ll be fully qualified as a primary teacher for 5 – 11 year olds in schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Course highlights
- Graduate as a fully qualified primary school teacher of 5 – 11-year-olds, with Qualified Teacher Status and a BA Honours degree.
- Benefit from the partnership between Red Kite Teacher Training, an Ofsted outstanding rated provider of initial teacher education and experienced academic practitioners at a leading Russell Group University.
- Study in our world-ranked School of Education alongside staff and students from across the globe.
- Research-led teaching –combined with practical teaching mentorship delivered by Red Kite experts – equips you with the essential and well-rounded skills you’ll need for a successful career in this field.
- Gain valuable practical experience undertaking school placements in Key Stages 1 and 2 throughout the three years of the degree.
- Enjoy enrichment opportunities such as outdoor learning, creativity and digital practices.
