PGCE (Primary with Mathematics)

Program Overview

The PGCE (Primary with Mathematics) at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year full-time program that prepares students to become reflective, inclusive, and creative primary school teachers with a specialization in teaching mathematics. The program emphasizes integrating theory and practice, with MA-level teaching and assessments, and provides opportunities for students to work in contrasting schools and settings. Goldsmiths offers a range of complementary programs, including PGCE (Primary with Modern Languages) and PGCE (Secondary): Art & Design.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program aims to equip you to become a reflective, inclusive, and creative primary school teacher with a specialized understanding of teaching mathematics across all primary age phases.

It focuses on:

• Promoting reflection for developing a strong identity rooted in research and experience.
• Recognizing inclusivity by championing diversity and confronting social, political, and economic factors affecting education.
• Celebrating creativity by encouraging innovative strategies and informed risk-taking to support learning.
• Developing confidence and engagement to contribute actively to shaping the teaching profession.

Key features:

• Balanced and challenging introduction to teaching in diverse primary school and early years settings.
• Partnerships with over 300 schools across London and beyond.
• Focus on developing subject, pedagogical, and curriculum knowledge for a strong career foundation.
• Emphasis on connecting theory and practice with MA-level teaching and assessments.
• Full academic support provided throughout the program.
• Focus on mental health and wellbeing with strong pastoral care.

Outline:

Program structure

• 1 year full-time
• 60 MA-level credits upon successful completion of academic elements

Modules

Studies and Professional Issues in Research in Education (SPIRE)

• Focus: Examining high-impact issues in 21st Century education.
• Activities: Engaging with research, policy, and classroom experiences related to diversity and inclusion.

Curriculum Studies

• Focus: Enhancing understanding of Primary/Early Years education.
• Options:
• Early Years Education (selected upon application)
• Modern Languages (selected upon application)
• Mathematics in Action
• English in Action (Primary PGCE without QTS only)
• Children's Literature
• Special Educational Needs

School Experience

• Minimum: 120 days in a school divided into two placements.
• Location: Schools within a reasonable travel distance of your home.
• Age Phase:
• 5-11 (placement in Key Stages 1 and 2)
• 7-11 (placement in Upper and Lower Key Stage 2)

Teaching:

Methods

• Taught subject sessions
• Practical workshops
• Compulsory lectures
• Seminars
• Group and individual tutorials
• Individual and group presentations
• Supported self-study

Faculty

• Experienced educators from diverse school and university settings.

Unique approaches

• Emphasis on integrating theory and practice.
• MA-level teaching and assessments for professional development.

Other:

Complementary programs

• PGCE (Primary with Modern Languages)
• PGCE (Primary)
• PGCE (Secondary): Art & Design
• PGCE (Secondary): Drama

Fees

• Home students: £9250

Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £9250 International - full-time: £20160