Primary Education with Music, BA (Hons)

Train as a subject lead in primary music while enhancing your own musical abilities through the BA Primary Education with Music Specialism (QTS) programme. You will split your time between modules on professional skills and curriculum subjects, including core National Curriculum areas like Information and Communications Technology (ICT). In your final year, you will engage in research, foster reflective critical thinking, and apply theoretical knowledge to teaching practice. For further details, visit the programme page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/education-ug/ba-qts-primary-education-with-music-specialism.The course includes core modules such as Professional Studies and School Placement 1, English in the Primary Curriculum 1, Mathematics and Computing in the Primary Curriculum, Teaching Practical Sessions in Science and Physical Education, and The Primary Classroom: Education for Inclusion. These are subject to final University approval and potential changes for 2025/26. Achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on this programme qualifies you to teach at the primary level in state schools in England or Wales. Please check the website for updated course information.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Professional Studies and School Placement 1 English in the Primary Curriculum 1 Mathematics and Computing in the Primary Curriculum Teaching Practical Sessions in Science and Physical Education The Primary Classroom: Education for Inclusion The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.