PGCE Primary - Queen Ethelburga's College
University of York
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University of York - Heslington Campus

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Challenge yourself and get to grips with up-to-date thinking and the latest research in teaching and learning for primary age pupils.Become a research informed, adaptable teacher who is able to enrich the lives of pupils, and gain an insight into the key skills your pupils will need across the primary curriculum.Our 5-11 PGCE Primary course will prepare you to teach across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting pupils in different age groups, with different needs and abilities.This course ...Read more

Challenge yourself and get to grips with up-to-date thinking and the latest research in teaching and learning for primary age pupils.

Become a research informed, adaptable teacher who is able to enrich the lives of pupils, and gain an insight into the key skills your pupils will need across the primary curriculum.

Our 5-11 PGCE Primary course will prepare you to teach across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting pupils in different age groups, with different needs and abilities.

This course is delivered through a University-based core route and through our partnership with the Nicholas Postgate Academy Trust (NPCAT). This course is delivered through university-centred and lead partner routes.

Please reference our course codes when applying. The course codes for PGCE Primary are:

Y068 (core code)

S888 (NPCAT code)

Accreditation

On successfully completing this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).

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Entry requirements

2.2 or equivalent

Additional requirements

GCSE Mathematics grade 4 (C)

GCSE English grade 4 (C)

This is in addition to any other English language requirements you may need to fulfil.

GCSE Science grade 4 (C) in Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Combined Science

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£954 month

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£2,690 month

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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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