PGCE Primary Education with QTS

at Edge Hill University

Core Modules

• Contemporary Issues in Primary Education
• Leading Development and Change in the Primary School
• Professional Practice 1 - PGCE Primary Education
• Professional Practice 2 - PGCE Primary Education

When you apply, you are expected to have:

• A commitment to, and understanding of, primary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher;
• Suitable presentational qualities, including a good standard of written English.

Before the programme commences, you should have:

• A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above). No specific subjects are required;
• GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent);
• GCSE in Combined Science, Physics, Chemistry or Biology at Grade C or Grade 4 (or equivalent) .

Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.
 

An academic reference is required for all students who have graduated in the last five years. An interview forms part of the selection process.

English language requirements

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Tuition Fees

• International £13,500

This PGCE is accredited by the Department for Education. Successful completion of the programme will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will be well placed to progress into employment as an early career teacher within a primary school.
 

Our graduates work for schools in the UK and overseas. With your primary education knowledge and classroom skills, you’ll meet and exceed the national standards for Qualified Teacher Status. And you’ll be able to teach across the whole primary (5-11) age range in new and creative ways. With specialist knowledge of an aspect of education, you may progress onto a subject leadership role in a school.
 

You’ll complete a live exam called a VIVA at the end of the course. Your personal tutor will support you with this. It’s your opportunity to celebrate everything you’ve achieved throughout the degree. You’ll also take a professional portfolio out with you into your graduate career.