BA (Honours) Primary Education (QTS) (Foundation and Key Stage 1)

Being able to inspire future generations and see young children grow and develop with your help, is unlike any other job. Employment prospects are equally rewarding, with 100% of Roehampton's BA Primary Education graduates in work or further study 15 months after leaving us.

Roehampton consistently outperforms other education degree providers in London, being ranked either top or second in the capital for education by the Complete University Guide in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

The course is designed to include at least 24 weeks school placement experience. Roehampton's vast network of 400 partner schools across London and the south east means we are able to ensure your placements are all within a reasonable commute, and that they include a diverse range of school types.

Completing this teacher training degree will give you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Year 1 entry: 112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
112 UCAS points are preferred, plus a minimum of GCSE English, maths and science at grade 4 (C).
Applicants with BTEC National Diploma qualifications, Access diploma and those with other A-level equivalents are considered.
We welcome mature applicants with non-traditional qualifications. For the Access Diploma a Merit profile is required of which a minimum of 30 level 3 credits must be achieved at Merit level.
When we consider candidates for degree programmes at Roehampton, we take account of the full application. Our offers are not based solely on academic results: we take into consideration applicants' skills, achievements and life experience. Students who have not achieved, or do not expect to achieve, these entry requirements may still consider making an application.
Admission is also conditional on receipt of a satisfactory declaration of health for which information and guidance will be provided, a child protection declaration and a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance form, which we will provide. Information on this declaration is available from Local Authorities.
It is really helpful to gain some experience in primary schools or other educational environments prior to applying for Initial Teacher Education. This may include, or be in addition to, work experience in Year 10, for example volunteering, or as a helper in school or a Teaching Assistant. If you are invited to an interview this experience can inform part of the discussion however, we understand this may be difficult for you and it is not compulsory for any candidate
It is essential that candidates for teacher education have sound spelling, grammar, punctuation and expression. Shortcomings here are the most frequent reason for offering an alternative non-teaching programme.
All applicants, however, must satisfy requirements laid down by the DfE: they must have achieved a standard equivalent to at least a grade 4 (C) in GCSE English language, mathematics and a science subject. Candidates must have achieved two of the three required GCSEs before submitting an application.
Candidates without a GCSE grade 4 (C), or equivalent in English, mathematics and a science may be able to take an equivalent test set by a university-approved body. Details are available from the Equivalency Testing website.
IELTS Academic-6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component
Roehampton English Language Test-Mapped to IELTs scores, please refer to IELTS Academic above
TOEFL IBT-Undergraduate degrees - 80 overall with a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
GCSE
Grade C or above in English Language or 4 in the GCSE 19 grading scale
International Baccalaureate
SL grade 4 or HL grade 3 (Language A - first language) or SL grade 6 or HL grade 5 (Language B language acquisition)
Cambridge Proficiency Certificate 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component
IELTS Academic-6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component
Roehampton English Language Test-Mapped to IELTs scores, please refer to IELTS Academic above
TOEFL IBT-Undergraduate degrees - 80 overall with a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking