PGCE Primary Education (3-7) with Recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status
Leeds Beckett University
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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 ...Read more

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.

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29/279
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Isabel
07 Feb 25

The best aspects of my uni experience is the environment with being on the headingley campus at Leeds Beckett, it’s tranquil and beautiful, it makes my day when coming to..Read more

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Jessica
03 Feb 25

I think there shouldn’t be such a high charge in the parking are on the university campus. We pay £9000 a year. The headingley campus isn’t in the centre but a days parking is..Read more

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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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The best aspects of my uni experience is the environment with being on the headingley campus at Leeds Beckett, it’s tranquil and beautiful, it makes my day when coming to...
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I think there shouldn’t be such a high charge in the parking are on the university campus. We pay £9000 a year. The headingley campus isn’t in the centre but a days parking is...
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Leeds Beckett University
Beckett Park Headingley Leeds West Yorkshire LS6 3QS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Headingley  0.4 miles away
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