Program Overview

Primary PGCE with QTS

Overview

The Primary PGCE with QTS is a one-year, full-time program that prepares students for a career in primary education. The program is designed to meet the requirements of the Initial Teacher Training Core Content Framework (ITTCCF) and is underpinned by research-informed practice.

Course Content

The program consists of the following modules:

• The Emergent Teacher as Reflective Practitioner (Core)
• Contemporary Issues in Primary Education (Core)
• School Experience One (School placement)
• School Experience Two (School placement)
• School Experience Three (School placement)
• Core curriculum (Core)
• Professional Studies (Core)
• Building a Broader Curriculum (Core)

Entry Requirements

• 2:2 previous degree
• GCSEs (and equivalents) in English, Mathematics, and Science (or equivalent)
• School observation experience
• DBS check
• Irish applicants must check specific requirements
• Writing ability at a high level

Fees and Funding

• Home: £9,535
• International: £17,970
• Funding information available on the university's website
• Additional costs may apply

Career Opportunities

• Prepare for a career in primary education
• Develop essential transferable skills, such as leadership, teamwork, and creative problem-solving

Assessment Methods

• Ongoing assessment throughout the course
• Assessment against the Teachers' Standards
• High standards of attendance, punctuality, and active participation required

Award

• PGCE with QTS
• PfCE (Professional Certificate in Education) if only one pass at master's level
• QTS if no passes at master's level, but successful completion of all other aspects

International Requirements

• Check country-specific pages for equivalents
• IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6 in any section (or equivalent)

Additional Information

• Placements are within one hour's travel of the trainee's term-time address
• Each school placement must be completed successfully before proceeding to the next
• ECT (Early Career Teacher) Induction requirements apply
• Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) available for those intending to teach in Roman Catholic and other Christian schools

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