Find out more about studying Primary Education (3-11) (Provider-led School-based) with QTS, PGCE at University of Greenwich? We've gathered all the key details, entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Avery Hill Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
We develop excellent teachers who are resilient, critical, and reflective classroom practitioners. You will benefit from the university’s commitment to inclusivity, diversity and serving disadvantaged communities. The well-structured curriculums and placement-based training prepare trainees well to enter the world of teaching (Ofsted 2023).This school-based course is designed to prepare the PGCE Primary course with QTS aims to prepare beginning teachers to meet the Teachers’ Standards.Throughout the course, beginning teachers will be challenged to achieve these standards to the highest level and we shall aspire to enable them to achieve outstanding levels of professional practice through both the taught curriculum and their placement practice.Beginning teachers will follow one of two pathways: 3-7 years, covering Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 or 5–11 years, covering Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The age phase route they follow will determine the assessed placements undertaken.
Accommodation- Standard (shared bathroom) 50weeks - 8075.00 (Total charge)
With over 130 years' experience in teaching excellence, the University of Greenwich is a top three London university (St...
