Primary Education (3-11) (Provider-led University-based) with QTS, PGCE
University of Greenwich
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Are you looking for a rewarding career where you will be able to impact some of the most crucial years of a childs development? Our PGCE Primary (university based) course is for you.We develop excellent teachers who are resilient, critical, and reflective classroom practitioners. You will benefit from the university’s commitment to inclusivity, diversity and serving disadvantaged communities. The well-structured curriculums and placement-based training prepare trainees well to enter the world ...Read more

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you will be able to impact some of the most crucial years of a child's development? Our PGCE Primary (university based) course is for you.

We develop excellent teachers who are resilient, critical, and reflective classroom practitioners. You will benefit from the university’s commitment to inclusivity, diversity and serving disadvantaged communities. The well-structured curriculums and placement-based training prepare trainees well to enter the world of teaching (Ofsted 2023).

The PGCE Primary course aims to prepare beginning teachers to meet the Teachers’ Standards. Throughout the course, beginning teachers will be challenged to achieve these standards to the highest level and we shall aspire to enable them to achieve outstanding levels of professional practice. Of equal importance is the academic qualification awarded: Postgraduate Certificate (PGCE). The academic and professional dimensions to Initial Teacher Education go hand in hand. The abilities to address complex issues and develop critical thinking skills are important dimensions to university-based taught modules. These issues are often based on professional experiences gained from both assessed and non-assessed school placements.

We believe that Initial Teacher Education should go beyond skills and teaching routines to foster strong values and a strong commitment to the well-being of children in the widest sense. Social Justice is an important driving-force behind the programme.

Partnership settings are central to the success of the preparation of new teachers on this programme. The school-based element of teacher education incorporates professional and academic opportunities. These are inextricably linked to the preparation for Qualified Teacher Status.

Beginning teachers will follow one of two pathways: 3-7 years, covering Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 or 5–11 years, covering Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The age phase route they follow will determine the assessed placements undertaken.

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28/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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58th
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110th
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Geraldine
09 Dec 24

The best part of my university experience is working with my lecturers. My lecturers provide support in areas where I don't understand and they are always available to answer..Read more

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Olivia
06 Dec 24

Good student support service, amazing lecturers who structure lecture/seminars in a way that is easy to understand, library is full of useful resources and of course the campus..Read more

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Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2 or above; In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C.

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£9,250 per year

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £9250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,000 per year

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Students from EU

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17000. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,000 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 International

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17000. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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University of Greenwich
University of Greenwich , Greenwich

With over 130 years’ experience in teaching excellence, the University of Greenwich is a top three London university (StudentCrowd...

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Mansion Site Bexley Road Eltham Bexley London SE9 2PQ United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Woolwich Arsenal  1.7 miles away Nearest train station: Falconwood  0.4 miles away
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