Primary Education with Music Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Primary Education with Music Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Train as a subject lead in primary music, while developing your own musical skills, with BA Primary Education with Music Specialism (QTS).
You will divide your time between studying modules on professional skills and curriculum subjects, and developing your skills as a musician. The former will introduce you to the core National Curriculum subjects, including Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Your final year will involve research engagement, developing reflective critical thinking and application of theory into your teaching practice.
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Train as a subject lead in primary music, while developing your own musical skills, with BA Primary Education with Music Specialism (QTS).
You will divide your time between studying modules on professional skills and curriculum subjects, and developing your skills as a musician. The former will introduce you to the core National Curriculum subjects, including Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Your final year will involve research engagement, developing reflective critical thinking and application of theory into your teaching practice.
You will have the opportunity to carry out placements throughout this course. These will take place within local schools that the Institute of Education has active relationships with.
For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-ug/ba-qts-primary-education-with-music-specialism
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
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Codes/info
Course Code
A15-F20
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Grade B in Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Grade B in Higher Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 18.0, offer-merit: 27.0
Must include at least 12 level 3 credits in Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade C or 4
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Grade 5 in Higher Level Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Modules taken must be comparable to A level Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Grade M2 in Music or a related subject. Acceptable subjects: Music Technology or Performing Arts with a music focus. Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered as part of the application.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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