Program Overview

PGCE Primary Education with QTS

Overview

The PGCE Primary Education with QTS will qualify you to teach at primary level in any state-maintained school in England. This PGCE teaching course blends theoretical knowledge with carefully supervised teaching experience. You'll attend placements in various school settings to gain a broad understanding of being a primary school teacher.

Why us?

• We have partnerships with over 650 schools, colleges and other educational establishments across the North East and beyond.
• The PGCE Primary Education course is designed to enable you to spend 120 days in a school or other educational institution.
• All qualified teachers will have a starting salary of at least £31,650, and this will be higher for teachers working in London.

Course Structure

Full-time study

• Teaching placements are an important part of the PGCE Primary Education course, where you'll benefit from practical learning and be supported by mentors in school, University tutors, and your peers.
• Your progress will be assessed with written assignments, case studies, and assessments of your teaching practice.
• The PGCE Primary Education is a mixture of University-based learning and in-school training. You'll spend at least 120 days on placement in at least two educational settings.

Part-time study

• The part-time course is taught through online and distance learning methods, face to face lectures and workshops, and online forums with personal tutors.
• You'll also engage in work-based training through bespoke teaching placements.
• Assessment is through a range of methods including electronic assignment submissions, case studies, observations, presentations and production, and evaluation of learning resources.

Course Modules

• Emerging Professional Practice in Primary Education (30 credits)
• Professional Practice in Primary Education (30 credits)
• Learning and Teaching in Primary Education 1 (30 credits)
• Learning and Teaching in Primary Education 2 (30 credits)

Facilities

• You'll be based at the recently refurbished Wearside View, situated on the award-winning Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's.
• This stunning riverside location benefits from dedicated library services and has superb transport links with the city centre and City Campus.

Entry Requirements

• Our typical offer is:
  • a bachelor's degree (3 years) with a 2:2 classification
• You must have a grade C or above in mathematics, science, and English language, or equivalent qualifications.
• In addition to academic qualifications, you must also:
  • Have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Complete a medical pro forma (based on DFEE Circular 8/92)
  • If English isn't your first language, obtain International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.5, with at least 6.5 in writing, and no section below 6.0.

Fees and Finance

• Full-time fees are:
  • £9,535 if you're from the UK/Europe
  • £16,500 if you're an international student
• Part-time fees are £4,768. Please note, part-time study is not available to international students.

Career Ready

• The PGCE Primary Education awards Qualified Teacher Status, which means that when you graduate, you'll be qualified to teach in any state-maintained primary school in England.
• Most graduates from this course go on to become a primary school teacher.
• Good teachers are always in high demand. All qualified teachers will have a starting salary of at least £31,650, and this will be higher for teachers working in London.