PGCE Primary Education
University of Wolverhampton
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the primary school sector. This PGCE provides the necessary training and knowledge required to become an effective primary school teacher, with successful graduates being recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This is required by those who wish to teach in a maintained primary school.Why choose this course?Studying a PGCE in ...Read more

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the primary school sector. This PGCE provides the necessary training and knowledge required to become an effective primary school teacher, with successful graduates being recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This is required by those who wish to teach in a maintained primary school.

Why choose this course?

Studying a PGCE in Primary Education is often the best route to pursue a career in the rewarding field of primary level teaching. A PGCE provides the opportunity to build knowledge and gain understanding of how children learn, as well as developing strategies to foster their learning in a positive, rewarding teaching environment.

The PGCE in Primary Education is specifically designed to ensure that those who are successful after completion of the course will be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The course complies with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education for Initial Teacher Training courses.

During this PGCE, you will focus on the teaching of the National Curriculum for primary schools and specialise in teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. You will also have access to valuable opportunities to experience alternative learning environments as early years, secondary, special educational needs and disability (SEND) and transition settings.

Successful completion of the course will lead to recommendation for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), along with 60 credits at Master’s level.

Potential Career Paths

PGCE graduates have the opportunity to pursue many roles related to primary education. Some of these roles include classroom teacher, special educational needs teacher, working in pastoral care or even private tuition. In addition to these traditional routes, graduates may also look towards opportunities such as a family support worker or a counsellor.

The PGCE in Primary Education leads to recommendation for QTS, and enables you to take up a qualified teaching post in a UK primary school and beyond.

A national survey conducted by the Centre for Education and Employment Research has ranked Wolverhampton as the second most successful UK Higher Education Institute for graduate teacher training employment.

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Entry requirements

To hold a first degree of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification. For example Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of science (BSc) etc. or similar. They are sometimes known as 'undergraduate' or 'first' degrees. To have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (previously Grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English, Mathematics and Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science). We do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses, GCSE Equivalent Tests from other institutions or organisations, Key Skills Level 2 or Functional Skills Level 2.

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£9,250 per year

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£14,950 per year

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