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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Headingley Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
45 Weeks
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Headingley Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
45 Weeks
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Headingley Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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If you’re a graduate wanting to make a positive impact on the lives of children, train with us on our full or part-time PGCE course to become a primary teacher. 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.
Applicants should have at least a second class honours degree. GCSEs: 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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