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PGCE

Manchester Metropolitan University

PGCE Primary Education with QTS

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Full time | Manchester Metropolitan University | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching (General) Teaching In Primary Schools

Course Summary

Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the primary curriculum. You will specialise in either early years and key stage 1 or key stage 1 and key stage 2 and gain experience across the primary key stages so that you are confident in teaching any year group. You will have taught university sessions prior to each of the two placements and will normally spend a minimum of 120 days in schools. When you’re at Manchester Met, you’ll learn teaching methods and organisational skills, and how to apply your knowledge in the classroom. Some of the skills you’ll learn include how to plan and teach lessons, assess learning and how to manage children’s behaviour.You’ll explore creative ways to teach across the curriculum, from subjects such as history and science to English and art. You might, for example, explore how to use drama and role-play to bring history to life. We also have specialist teaching spaces for some subjects. For example, we have science laboratories on campus, where you will have taught sessions with our science tutors so that you can develop the knowledge and confidence you’ll need to teach your class. On placement you will gradually increase your involvement to become an expert practitioner. You will, with support and mentoring, progress to teaching an 80% timetable in your final school placement. On your placements, you will get involved with everything in school, from assemblies to playground duties, to speaking with parents.

Modules

Curriculum Studies - Core

This unit is an exploration of the primary school curriculum, through a holistic, thematic approach where subjects and pedagogies are explored together to evaluate the impact on the learner.

Practice Based Research - Core

Professional Development And Employability - Core

Reflective Teaching And Pedagogy - Core

Teaching Experience A - Core

Teaching Experience B - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees

Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,535

International fees

Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,500

Entry requirements

You must have obtained (or be working towards) a 2:2 honours degree (or international equivalent). GCSE grade C/4 or above in English language, mathematics and science. Please note that you can apply with GCSEs pending. Equivalency tests in English, mathematics and science are provided by Manchester Metropolitan University. The School of Teacher Education and Professional Development will accept these equivalency tests for any of its initial teacher education programmes, at undergraduate or postgraduate level. To apply for teacher training the personal statement plays an important role in the admissions process. Successful candidates will demonstrate a good understanding of teaching and learning within a primary school setting. You may wish to evidence your understanding by drawing on related examples or experiences, such as time spent in schools or other learning settings. If you are due to graduate or have graduated within the last three years your principal referee must be a university lecturer. You will be expected to attend an online or face to face interview as part of the application process. Full details of your interview will be provided by email once your initial application has been approved. A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and satisfactory health check are also required. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course.

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Manchester Metropolitan University-Overview

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Manchester Metropolitan University is a modern institution that cares deeply about offering students a vibrant, supportive community to learn. Over 8,000 students have studied at Manchester Met for a postgraduate qualification, with excellent results. The university has four faculties – Business and Law, Arts and Humanities, Health and Education, and Science and Engineering. Each is led by an expert team who are passionate about developing...more

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