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PGCE Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

10 months

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching In Primary Schools Primary Schools (General)

Course Summary

Gain the experience, opportunity and knowledge to work in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 with the PGCE Primary Education.Our Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach children aged five to 11. You will be taught by a diverse and experienced community of academics, benefiting from their expertise and experiences in a wide range of educational settings and learning environments. On the course you will develop teaching skills and techniques as well as acquire curriculum knowledge and understanding within a broad and relevant theoretical framework. Your teaching responsibilities increase gradually during the year. You will experience inspirational teaching, individualised support and high-quality phonics preparation, and will benefit from strong links between schools and the University.

Modules

Leadership
Professional studies
Special educational needs
The core subjects (English, mathematics and science)
The foundation subjects

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (month)

£954

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (month)

£2,645

Entry requirements

You are normally required to have at least a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent from a university outside the UK. You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject, or equivalent qualifications. You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy. If you accept an offer with us, you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.