Primary Education (QTS)

98% of our Primary Education students were in employment or further study 15 months after finishing their course - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025

Train to teach and inspire the next generation with a BA (Hons) Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University. This undergraduate degree leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), preparing you to become a qualified and confident primary school teacher.

As the only undergraduate teacher training provider in Kent, we offer a supportive community, expert tutors, and strong partnerships with local schools. You'll combine hands-on classroom experience with theory, gaining the knowledge and ability to become a highly skilled teaching professional.

What you’ll learn
• Apply evidence-based teaching methods in the classroom to create engaging, inclusive, and effective lessons.



• Reflect critically on your teaching to continually improve children's learning outcomes.



• Inspire curiosity and a love of learning through creativity and innovative approaches.



• Build inclusive learning communities that value diversity, culture, and mutual respect.



• Collaborate professionally with children, families, and educators to support every child’s education and wellbeing.



You'll learn how to manage behaviour and implement the curriculum as you develop the confidence to plan, teach and assess the whole class, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Upon graduation, you'll be able to implement these skills and processes in school, having been equipped with the knowledge and understanding to be the best teacher you can be.

By choosing Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University, you’ll join a vibrant learning community that’s committed to helping you thrive.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.

CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.

With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.

Click register interest now to secure your place at CCCU this September.