PGCE in Primary Education
University of Hertfordshire
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire

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About the courseThis programme is available to UK/EU students only.This programme offers Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 3-11 age phases in primary schools with a choice of school placements in Foundation/Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 1/Key Stage 2.The programme comprises of taught sessions at the University and school-based training.Professional AccreditationsQualified Teacher Status

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82nd
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09 Feb 24

The lecturers on this course are very supportive and deliver interactive and engaging..Read more

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accommodation issues..Read more

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Entry requirements

Honours degree (2.2 or higher), awarded by a UK university. We require the degree to have a minimum 50% content of the subject in which the applicant is applying. GCSE English and mathematics at grade 4 or above.

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£9,250 per year

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£15,450 per year

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£15,450 per year

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University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

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