Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) PGCE
University of Northampton
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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University of Northampton Main site

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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University of Northampton Main site

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This course will develop you into a creative and innovative teacher of primary aged children (children aged 5 to 11 age range). Underpinned by up to date research and theory this course will enable you to teach both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.At the end of the course you will be recommended for QTS, and you will also have studied for 60 credits at Masters’ level. This may contribute to a full Masters degree in the future if you wish to continue your studies.The University of Northampton has a ...Read more

This course will develop you into a creative and innovative teacher of primary aged children (children aged 5 to 11 age range). Underpinned by up to date research and theory this course will enable you to teach both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.At the end of the course you will be recommended for QTS, and you will also have studied for 60 credits at Masters’ level. This may contribute to a full Masters degree in the future if you wish to continue your studies.The University of Northampton has a long-standing reputation in training creative, dynamic and innovative teachers that transform lives and inspire change for children.The programme will start the first Monday in September.

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61/279
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41st
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ella
20 Nov 25

So much support! Lecturers are incredibly supportive and so knowledgeable. They have so many industry links and know us all personally and how to support us. Free sports and..Read more

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Molly
20 Nov 25

Best- great campus with friendly people. Worst- facilities are hard to reach and often the chair I require for my lectures is missing...Read more

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Entry requirements

You must hold an honours degree from a UK University (or recognised equivalent) and the classification should be a 2:2 or above.

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£9,535 per year

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University of Northampton
Waterside Campus Northampton NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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