Primary Education (3-7) PGCE
University of Bedfordshire
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About the courseThis course offers all the benefits of our Primary Education PGCE but with a focus on the 3-7 age range. Through a specialist placement in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, you develop a secure understanding of early years teaching and learning, supported by experienced early years and primary teachers.You attend subject-specific sessions, lectures and seminars designed to develop awareness and understanding of general professional issues; the content of the National ...Read more

About the course

This course offers all the benefits of our Primary Education PGCE but with a focus on the 3-7 age range. Through a specialist placement in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, you develop a secure understanding of early years teaching and learning, supported by experienced early years and primary teachers.

You attend subject-specific sessions, lectures and seminars designed to develop awareness and understanding of general professional issues; the content of the National Curriculum; and practical guidance on aspects of teaching such as lesson planning and assessment.

When you successfully complete the course, you achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as an early years or primary teacher.

Why choose this course?

Study at our Bedford campus, home to one of the largest education providers in the UK with a long history of teacher education and a largely consistent 100% graduate employment rate
Benefit from our well-established links to schools across the eastern region, a network that puts us at the forefront of educational developments
Hone your skills of critical self-evaluation and gain confidence in analysing your own practical experience during your school placements
Engage with relevant research literature and develop the skills of a reflective practitioner
Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence
On graduating, you can apply for QTS, enabling you to work in an early years or primary education setting, with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

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126th
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27 Feb 15

The University is one that is improving constantly with aims to be one of the best in the UK for student experience and teaching and the experience I have had is one that I would..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
06 Feb 15

The university provides lots of support whether that be help with assignments or careers advice! The library facilities are also okay and I usually find the books i need and..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in the subject for which you are applying to teach or a degree of which at least 50% is in that subject. A levels in the subject and/or related subjects are desirable A standard equivalent to a grade 4 (or GCSE A to C) in the GCSE examinations in English and mathematics. To have IELTS with an average score of at least 6.0 if your first language is not English and you do not have GCSE grade C in English. Meet all safeguarding requirements including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check, Fitness to Practice, Suitability to Train to Teach, and all other safeguarding checks required at the time of application

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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The PGCE tuition fee for the Academic Year 2021/22 is £12,900. There might be a slight increase in 2024/25 year entry.

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The University is one that is improving constantly with aims to be one of the best in the UK for student experience and teaching and the experience I have had is one that I would...
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The university provides lots of support whether that be help with assignments or careers advice! The library facilities are also okay and I usually find the books i need and...
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University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire , Luton

The University of Bedfordshire is a modern university with a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population that includes around...

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Polhill Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9EA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bedford St Johns  0.9 miles away

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