Program Overview

PGCE - General Primary (5-11 years) with QTS: Inclusion/SEND

Course Overview

This specialism allows you to explore ways in which all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, can be included in classrooms and schools. You will learn through a combination of theory, an examination of current policy and practice, including the Children and Families Act (2014) and the SEND Code of Practice 0 to 25 (2015), combined with plenty of practical experience and input from experts in the SEND field.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
• Course Location: Lancaster
• Institute: Institute of Education, Arts and Society
• DFE Code: 376T
• Delivery Style: In-person
• Course Duration: Full-time: 1 Year
• Course Start Point: September
• Award: PGCE

Minimum Entry Requirements

• First degree, or equivalent with a minimum of 2:2 Honours degree
• Three GCSEs at minimum grade C/4 or above to include English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Science (including biology, chemistry or physics)
• A satisfactory academic (university) reference AND a satisfactory professional reference if more than three years since academic study
• All candidates must demonstrate professional suitability through interview and must obtain medical and enhanced DBS clearance according to established university procedures

Tuition Fees

• £9,535 - UK (2025-2026)
• £14,900 - International (2025-2026)
• £9,250 - UK (2024-2025)
• £13,575 - International (2024-2025)

PGCE Alumni Scholarship

Scholarship fund worth up to £2,000

Course Structure

What You Will Learn

The programme is intentionally designed to scaffold your learning journey in a progressive way from your first day to course completion. This is done through a combination of relevant, detailed and comprehensive contributory modules complemented by qualificatory modules that support the development of effective classroom practice.

Modules

You gain the academic PGCE qualification via successful completion of three masters’ level modules:

• Beginning Professional Understanding
• Developing Professional Enquiry
• Extending Professional Learning

Teaching & Assessment

How You Will Learn

Your programme will help you to build your theoretical understanding of the complexity of teaching and learning, whilst at the same time helping you to develop your practical professional skills in classroom settings.

How You Will Be Assessed

Your PGCE with QTS programme is assessed through a combination of placement assessment alongside formative and summative assessments.

Qualifications

Entry Requirements

• GCSEs: Three GCSEs at minimum grade C/4

What We're Looking For

We want someone who:

• Displays a passion for children's learning
• Aspiring teachers who can bring their own experience to the classroom setting
• Enthusiastic and engaging communicators
• Graduates with a 2:2 or above degree classification
• Motivated and well-organised individuals who have strong planning skills

Funding

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs. For example, all students will need to purchase stationery and may wish to purchase some text books. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc. although such features are usually options within the course.

• Books: Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.
• Stationery: Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.
• Clothing and Equipment: Students may wish to have their own computer or laptop for undertaking their assignments. This is not however a requirement for access to the programme as the University does make such facilities available across all of its main sites and learning gateway buildings. Should students wish to purchase a computer then an entry-level laptop would suffice, £300 - 400. Placement will require sensible, professional clothing and footwear as appropriate to the setting and suitable clothing for PE teaching.
• Field Trips: Students will need to fund their own transport to their placement. There is the possibility that a university arranged placement will require travelling time, and any expenses incurred are to be met by the student. Therefore, the student should budget for these travel costs.