Birmingham Newman University
Primary Education 3-11 Foundation Degree Progression Top up with QTS
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · UCAS 1X2P
Level
Bachelor
Duration
1 year
Campus
Birmingham Newman University
Intl. Tuition
£12,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
1X2P
See how your grades stack up for this course
With an Ascenda account you get your fit and admit odds for every programme, a shortlist you can compare, and your deadlines and applications in one place.
Course Overview
Primary Education 3-11 Foundation Degree Progression Top up with QTS at Birmingham Newman University in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Primary education graduates qualify to teach across Key Stages 1 and 2 in state and independent schools, with QTS or equivalent teacher registration. Pathways into SENCO, headship and international school teaching are well-established.
Student life (indicative)
Birmingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
5,500
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
64.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Primary Education 3-11 Foundation Degree Progression Top up with QTS
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Education
- Educational studies
- Teaching
- Teaching (primary teaching)
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
5,500
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Birmingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Birmingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Diverse international food scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Major shopping & retail hub
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
64%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Primary education graduates qualify to teach across Key Stages 1 and 2 in state and independent schools, with QTS or equivalent teacher registration. Pathways into SENCO, headship and international school teaching are well-established.
- Primary education graduates qualify to teach across Key Stages 1 and 2 in state and independent schools, with QTS or equivalent teacher registration.
- Pathways into SENCO, headship and international school teaching are well-established.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,500/month budget (housing $870, food $320, transport $100) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,500/month budget (housing $870, food $320, transport $100) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.