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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
38 Weeks
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
38 Weeks
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Course overview
Empower your teaching journey with our specialist SEND programme. Gain exceptional training and support to inspire young minds in the 3-11 age range, through close partnerships with schools.
Our PGCE Primary Primary SEND (QTS) program ensures your professional growth, guiding you to make informed teaching decisions. Complete the course to pursue a part-time Masters in Teaching Studies.
Course Structure
The PGCE Primary SEND (QTS) programme will include the study of subject-specific teaching techniques as well as wider professional topics. You will also work in schools for a total of 28 weeks. We work closely in partnership with Chadsgrove Special School. You will experience 35 days of training at Chadsgrove, focusing on special education, as well as university-led teaching for primary mainstream classrooms.
Course highlights
We excel in teacher education by combining theoretical knowledge and practical experience in its PGCE Primary in SEND program, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This programme offers 80 credits towards further study, allowing graduates to pursue a Master's degree such as the MA in Teaching Studies. The integration of academic rigour and hands-on practice, along with the opportunity for advanced qualifications, makes the University of Birmingham a leader in teacher education.
Integrating educational research and policy with hands on classroom experience
Fostering reflective and critical practice
Diverse placement opportunities within our well-established network of partner schools.
High levels of support from our expert Primary PGCE tutor team.
Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), ready to be an agent of change in primary education
Ofsted (2024) said in their recent report 'Trainees are overwhelmingly positive about their experiences. Many trainees commented on how their personal tutors get to know them as individuals and genuinely care about their well-being'
Career opportunities
The University of Birmingham's Primary in SEND QTS Teacher Training course is highly esteemed across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
We boast an exceptional record of student employment post-course completion, with numerous alumni advancing to roles as Primary SENCO, subject and phase lead, Heads of Departments, Senior Managers, advisers, and university tutors. We provide comprehensive career services and support for our students, preparing them to excel in the teaching profession.
All applicants to the PGCE Primary in SEND (QTS) must hold a degree from a UK Higher Education Institution. Normally, this should be a 2:2 or above (and this will be a condition of any offer where the degree is not already awarded).
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£716 week
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