Undergraduate

Primary Education

Train to teach with confidence through school-based placements and professional classroom experience. Call 0330 058 4266 to apply through Clearing and secure your place for this September.
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Study Primary Education at Leeds Trinity

At Leeds Trinity, you'll train to teach children aged 3-7 or 5-11 years, combining academic knowledge with practical experience.

Your courses are developed with school partners, expert academics, and the latest research.

You'll spend over half the course in school-based training, supported by mentors and university staff, and receive specialist instruction on classroom management and subject pedagogy.

On graduation, you'll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and fully prepared to start your teaching career, qualified to teach from age 3 to 11 in the primary sector.

Secure your place in Clearing

If you’ve already got your results, apply online or call us on 0330 058 4266 to secure your place.

Our phonelines are open Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm, and Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm.

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Courses in Clearing
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Our courses

Course title Award Year of entry

Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS

Places available in clearing

 BA (Hons) 2026, 2027 View course

Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS with Foundation Year

Places available in clearing

 BA (Hons) 2026, 2027 View course

Primary Education (Later Years 5-11) with QTS

Places available in clearing

 BA (Hons) 2026, 2027 View course

Primary Education (Later Years 5-11) with QTS with Foundation Year

Places available in clearing

 BA (Hons) 2026, 2027 View course

I love how small the class sizes are and how homely the University feels. Through the lectures, workshops and activities, I have developed close relationships with everyone on my course.

Abbie Blackburn
Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) BA (Hons) student

Read Abbie's blog post about studying Primary Education

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Our achievements

Leeds Trinity University is the UK’s top University for overall student satisfaction (NSS 2026)*

*Measured by NSS 2026 positivity score (% agree) of all registered students across the 17 NSS questions used in TEF 2023, compared to institutions included in the Times UK University Rankings 2026.

 

95% of all undergraduate full-time students, and degree apprenticeships were in employment/further studies 15 months after graduating

Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023/4 Graduates

Leeds Trinity University is ranked Top in Yorkshire for Graduate Prospects

Education discipline (which includes Primary Education) Subject League table, The Complete University Guide 2027, released June 2026

Leeds Trinity University is 1st in the UK for 'satisfaction with feedback'

The Guardian University Guide 2026

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