PGCE Primary Education (3-7) with Qualified Teacher Status
Leeds Beckett University
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Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

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Headingley Campus

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SEP-26

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45 Weeks

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Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

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You’ll have the option of three pathways if you choose this course, all of which lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS):PGCE Primary Education 3-7 with QTSPGCE Primary Education 5-11 with QTSPGCE Primary Education 5-11 Physical Education with QTSOver a 10-month period, this course will:Prepare you to develop a deep understanding of how children learn and equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a confident and successful Early Career TeacherThe 3-7 pathway will give you the opportunity ...Read more

You’ll have the option of three pathways if you choose this course, all of which lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS):



PGCE Primary Education 3-7 with QTS


PGCE Primary Education 5-11 with QTS


PGCE Primary Education 5-11 Physical Education with QTS


Over a 10-month period, this course will:



Prepare you to develop a deep understanding of how children learn and equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a confident and successful Early Career Teacher


The 3-7 pathway will give you the opportunity to develop an understanding of the Early Years and Key Stage 1


The 5-11 pathways, will focus upon developing your knowledge of teaching Key Stages 1 and 2

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WUSCA ranking:
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29/91
CUG Subject Ranking
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72nd
CUG Ranking
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78th
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Abigail
11 Dec 25

The best thing about the uni is about how much support you are offered and how much the tutors actually care about you and your degree. You’re not just a number , you’re treated..Read more

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Niamh
11 Dec 25

Hogwarts Uni dream to life. I love how when I'm on campus I feel like I'm at uni. What I would love more is more accessible car parking that is..Read more

Entry requirements

GCSE English Language, Maths and a Science at Grade 4 (Grade C for those sitting their GCSE before 2017) or above, or an equivalent award including some equivalency tests, are required prior to the course start (Evidence should usually be provided by 1 September). Functional Skills and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy/Literacy are not accepted in place of GCSEs.

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£218 week

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£410 week

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Leeds Beckett University
Beckett Park Headingley Leeds LS6 3QS United Kingdom
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