Entry Requirements
Undergraduate honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent
Study Mode
Full time
Duration
1 year
Timetable
Check with your tutor
Key Features & Benefits
- Go straight into your first teaching position
- Take part in placements and build up classroom and teaching skills
- Expert teaching staff
- Industry insights and skills
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Overview
Our PGCE Primary leads to the recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and prepares you for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference to children’s lives. You will be fully equipped for the practical demands of the role, including teaching all the National Curriculum subjects.
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What will I study?
This course is designed to help you become a creative classroom practitioner across all primary curriculum subjects, with the skills and confidence to respond positively to children’s wide-ranging learning needs. At the same time you will gain a deep understanding of child development and theories of learning.
In addition, you will enjoy a range of experiences in a variety of school settings. Your teaching placements will provide you with vital practical experience. Throughout you will be supported by our ‘outstanding’ trained school mentors and tutors.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree (or an equivalent qualification), along with GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade 4 (C) or above. All candidates are also required to complete a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, for which the current fee is £40.
Those who meet the entry criteria will be invited to a group interview and assessment centre as the next stage of the selection process. -
How will I be assessed?
To achieve Qualified Teacher Status, you will need to pass all modules of the PGCE course. Assessments focus on the practical, professional and academic competences at each stage of your programme.
Your professional progress towards the Teachers’ Standards will be assessed in school by your trained mentors. Your academic work is closely aligned to your professional practice using a variety of strategies including critical evaluations, subject knowledge audits, presentations and professional discussions.
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What can I do next?
There are few professions as important and satisfying as teaching. This course offers the ideal route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to embark directly upon your career in a school and to develop your role as a teacher in today's society.
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Fees and Finance
Fees
Studying for a degree is not as expensive as you think – especially if you stay local. There are no upfront fees to pay if you take out a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England.
Financial support
There is a range of financial support available to you, including generous support from the College.
Additional costs
There may be additional costs to consider that are not included in the tuition fees. These costs can vary based on your course and personal choices.
There are some general additional course costs to consider that can apply to all courses:
