PGCE Primary Education (5 - 11 years)

at University of Birmingham Dubai

To apply for the PGCE Primary with iQTS (5-11) programme you must submit evidence of:
 

• a bachelor’s degree at grade 2.2, or equivalent, from a UK or non-UK university
• achieving a standard equivalent to grade 4/C in GCSE Mathematics
• achieving a standard equivalent to grade 4/C in a GCSE Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) subject
• achieving  a standard equivalent to grade 4/C GCSE English
• demonstrate proficiency in the English language (you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, the equivalent score in another English language testing system, or to have completed some of your education in English, for example, a degree studied in English)
• deemed suitable to train to teach in England and in the country in which you will train to teach (passing a range of relevant background and safeguarding checks).
• Two references (from previous employers and/or your University if you have only recently graduated) confirming your suitability to train to teach and work with children.

Annual fee:
AED 63,414

Following successful completion of the PGCE year, students have the option to study the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Studies.  An MA in Teaching Studies can then be undertaken with includes an additional dissertation. The School also plans to offer postgraduates continuing professional development (CPD) courses for teachers and allied professionals in the near future.