Undergraduate

Primary Education

Train to teach with confidence through school-based placements and professional classroom experience.
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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.

Ready to make more happen at Leeds Trinity?

It's not too late to apply to Leeds Trinity for 2026 entry, apply now to secure your place.

An Open Day is the best way to get a feel for university and experience life as a student. Book your place at one of our upcoming Open Days to discover more about student life, support and the courses you're interested in.

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Our courses

Course title Award Year of entry
Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS BA (Hons) 2026, 2027-28 View course
Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS with Foundation Year BA (Hons) 2026, 2027-28 View course
Primary Education (Later Years 5-11) with QTS BA (Hons) 2026, 2027-28 View course
Primary Education (Later Years 5-11) with QTS with Foundation Year BA (Hons) 2026, 2027-28 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 1st in the UK for 'satisfaction with feedback'

The Guardian University Guide 2026

98% of our Education graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduating

Graduate Outcomes, Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), published 2024

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