PGCE Primary Education (5-11) with Qualified Teacher Status
Sheffield Hallam University
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Sheffield Hallam University

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Sheffield Hallam University

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Course summaryPrepare for a rewarding primary teaching career on a course rated Outstanding by OFSTED.Boost your career on a course with a 96% employment rate.Undertake 120 days of placement in Key Stage 1 and 2 settings, ensuring a rounded skillset.Gain a base for further studies; you obtain 60 credits towards a masters.Benefit from government bursaries and initiatives that make full-time teaching easily attainable.This course allows you to meet the demands of primary education. Youll gain a ...Read more

Course summary

  • Prepare for a rewarding primary teaching career on a course rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED.
  • Boost your career on a course with a 96% employment rate.
  • Undertake 120 days of placement in Key Stage 1 and 2 settings, ensuring a rounded skillset.
  • Gain a base for further studies; you obtain 60 credits towards a masters.
  • Benefit from government bursaries and initiatives that make full-time teaching easily attainable.

This course allows you to meet the demands of primary education. You'll gain a thorough understanding of current science, English and mathematics teaching, and spend 120 days in local schools to cement your knowledge.

How you learn

On this course, you'll spend 120 days in local and regional partner schools, applying the skills that you have learned on Hallam's City Campus. You'll study Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum and teaching methods, so you're ready to work in any primary school - over 96 per cent of our PGCE graduates are teaching or in further study within six months of graduating. Completing the PGCE course gives you 60 credits towards a masters, giving you a chance to study and specialise further.

You learn through

  • placement work
  • lectures and seminars
  • reflective writing
  • practical assessments

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

  • primary teaching
  • postgraduate studies
  • local authorities
  • private schools
  • other educational establishments.

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CUG Subject Ranking
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34th
CUG Ranking
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63rd
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Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

Normally you need GCSE grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and mathematics and science, or equivalent. Where applicants have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in English literature only, we will look for further evidence of a breadth of achievement in English. A 2.2 degree or above.

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The mentioned fee is for 2023/24-year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024/25-year entry.

£17,205 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£17,205 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

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Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Sheffield  0.1 miles away
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