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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of Leicester
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
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Full Time
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1 Year
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of Leicester
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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Our PGCE Primary has been running for over 60 years and schools tell us we are developing the kind of teachers they want to employ. This is reflected in 98% of our students achieving Good or Outstanding teacher grades at the end of their course and 95% of our graduates securing a teaching post by the end of the course. All of our PGCE courses are made up of both campus-based sessions - which will give you a grounding in the principles of good teaching practice - and school-based placements, giving you the chance to apply your knowledge and experience to a wide range of classroom situations. These placements will be in contrasting schools to provide you with a broad range of experience they could be in city, suburban or rural schools, in the independent or state sector. The PGCE Primary course prepares you to teach across the full range of the Primary Curriculum. We will introduce you to the wider context of teaching, including responding to diversity in schools and the inclusion of Special Needs Education, as well as equipping you with classroom management and planning skills.
Students need to have 2:1 degree or above; GCSE grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Science; A pass in the Professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy. Although not essential, you may find it useful to have recent experience working with children and/or observing teaching in a school setting, ideally relating to the age range/subject you wish to teach. When writing your application you should try to reflect on your experience and tell us what you learnt.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,950 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,950 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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