Teaching clearing courses

Want to become a primary school teacher? Or take your first step towards a career in education?

Through Clearing, you can apply for one of our primary teaching degrees and start in September 2026.

Joining us through Clearing means becoming part of our teaching community from day one, with the same placements, specialist facilities and expert support as every other student.

Teaching courses available in Clearing

Our primary education degrees combine academic study with real experience in schools and education settings.

BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Would you like to lead your own classroom? This three-year Primary Education with QTS degree combines university study with extensive school placements, so you graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

You’ll choose from one of two age pathways:

• 3–7 years (Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1)
• 5–11 years (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2)

On this course, you’ll:

• Work towards Qualified Teacher Status in three years
• Complete at least 120 days in school placements
• Build strong subject knowledge across the primary curriculum
• Develop inclusive teaching approaches that support every child
• Train in specialist teaching spaces, including science, maths and early years facilities

Completion of this course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to begin your career as an Early Career Teacher (ECT).

BA (Hons) Primary Education (Accelerated Degree)

Complete your degree in two intensive years on our BA (Hons) Primary Education (Accelerated Degree) and build the knowledge and experience to work with children across the primary age range.

On this course, you’ll:

• Graduate in two years through an intensive programme
• Explore child development, education policy, inclusive practice and the National Curriculum
• Gain experience in primary schools and wider education settings
• Prepare for postgraduate teacher training, including PGCE routes

This degree does not award Qualified Teacher Status. Many graduates progress to postgraduate teacher training to become qualified teachers.

Teaching degree entry requirements in Clearing

If you’re applying through Clearing, you’ll usually need a minimum of 72-96 UCAS points for our teaching courses. Check the latest requirements on the individual course pages:

• BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
• BA (Hons) Primary Education (Accelerated Degree)

Why study teaching at Leeds Beckett?

• Learn through real classroom experience. School placements are built into our primary education degrees, giving you the opportunity to develop your confidence and professional skills in real educational settings.
• Train in specialist education facilities. Study in our dedicated Carnegie School of Education spaces, including science and maths teaching rooms, an Early Years learning environment, and VR and augmented reality labs designed to explore immersive teaching approaches.
• Be supported by experienced educators. You’ll learn from research-informed tutors with professional experience in schools and across the education sector.
• Graduate ready for your next step. Leave with the knowledge, practical experience and reflective skills to progress into teaching or further training.
• Join a community committed to inclusion and social justice. Our courses are designed to help you understand the wider social context of education and support positive outcomes for all learners.

Education courses in Clearing

Interested in education but not sure teaching is for you? There are plenty of other rewarding career paths we can prepare you for. You might consider becoming a specialist in family support, mental health, or behaviour support. Or perhaps you’re drawn to working with charitable organisations that support vulnerable communities. From educational psychology to childhood studies, education-focused degrees can open the door to careers where you help tackle real-world challenges and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Our education courses available in Clearing include:

• BA (Hons) Education Studies
• BA (Hons) Childhood Studies
• BA (Hons) Psychology in Education

Please check individual course pages for full details and entry requirements.

How to apply for teaching and education Clearing courses

1. Register for our Clearing Priority Pass (Coming Soon):  Our Clearing Priority Pass will be opening soon. You’ll be able to sign up to receive the latest Clearing course updates and get fast-track access to our phonelines on results day. 
2. Research available courses: Start by exploring the teaching and education courses we have available in Clearing and see which one sounds right for you. You can access all our courses through our Clearing website.
3. Contact us: Once you’ve got your results and know the course you’re interested in, contact our admissions team directly on 0113 812 3113. They’ll guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have. You can also apply through our chatbot, Becky, and we’ll have live chat available on results day itself.
4. Be prepared: Make sure you have all the necessary information ready, including your personal details (such as mobile phone number), academic qualifications, and your UCAS ID number (if you have one).
5. Make us your Clearing choice on UCAS: If we’re able to make you an offer for one of our teaching and education Clearing courses at Leeds Beckett this will show on your UCAS Hub account. We’ll need you to accept this offer before we can confirm your place.

Already got your results?

Apply now for a teaching degree through Clearing:

• Call now: 0113 812 3113
• Or use Becky, our Clearing chatbot, available 24/7