| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Primary With STEM PGCE
Overview
The primary teacher education course is designed for graduates who are committed to becoming primary school teachers. It trains you to teach children in the five -to-11 age range.
Course Options
- PGCE
- Start date: September 2025
- Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) or equivalent in any subject.
- GCSE English, Maths and Science grade A*-C/9-4.
- Satisfactory references.
- Satisfactory personal statement.
International Qualifications
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.
Interview
An interview is required with a member of the academic teaching team.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Applicants for this course are required to complete a Student Suitability Declaration and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Health Check
Applicants for this course are required to complete an occupational health check.
Fees, Funding and Additional Costs
Fees
- Home Applicant: TBC per year
- International Applicant: £15,560 per year
Funding
- Postgraduate Loans Scheme: £10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme
- Postgraduate Scholarship: Apply for a 50 per cent discount on your tuition fees
- Alumni Discount: up to 15% fee waiver (exclusions apply)
- Early Payment Discount: 5% fee waiver
- Asylum Seekers scholarship: 100% fee waiver
- Civic Engagement: £1,000
- Hardship Bursary: up to £2,000
- Sport Scholarships: Up to £6,000
Additional Costs
- Textbooks
- Computer equipment
- Printing
- Travel
Course Modules
Year 1
- Active Enquiry and Intervention: Impacting upon Learner Progress (Core Module)
- School-Based Learning: Reflections on Practice (Mental Wealth) (Core Module)
- Developing Subject Expertise and Subject Specialism (Core Module)
What We're Researching
At the University of East London, we are working on the some of the big issues that will define our future; from sustainable architecture and ethical AI, to health inequality and breaking down barriers in the creative industries.
Your Future Career
By working alongside schools and local authorities in our region, we are helping to meet the need for teachers in our local area and many of our students are offered posts by our partner schools.
How We Support Your Career Ambitions
We offer dedicated careers support, and further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking.
How You'll Learn
You will spend most of the first five weeks in our purpose-built education building. Here we will look at pedagogy (how to teach) and curriculum (what to teach).
How You'll Be Assessed
Your course will lead to the recommendation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You also have to complete assignments that contribute to your understanding of teaching and learning and carry academic credit, leading to the award of a PGCE.
Campus and Facilities
Our historic Stratford campus is located in one of the best-connected areas of London: close to Stratford's thriving town centre, the 2012 Olympic Park, just 15 minutes from London's West End and 20 minutes from Canary Wharf.
Who Teaches This Course
This course is delivered by the School of Childhood and Social Care.
Related Courses
- PGCE Primary With The Arts
- PGCE Primary with English as an Additional Language
- PGCE Primary With Sport And Wellbeing
University of East London
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University of East London (UEL) is a public university located in London, United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. UEL is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with a focus on practical skills and real-world experience.
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