University of East London

Primary with Humanities and Religious Education PGCE

University of East LondonStratford Campus, London

Course overview

The primary teacher education course is designed for graduates who are committed to becoming primary school teachers. It trains you to teach children in the five -to-11 age range. As a trainee, you will learn how to teach the entire primary curriculum as well as choosing a particular route.

On the Humanities and Religious Education (RE) route you will gain the additional skills, knowledge and confidence to take on a leadership role in the field in the future. Humanities subjects include History, Geography and Citizenship. East London offers multicultural, multilingual and vibrant schools in which to learn, but your training at UEL will qualify you to teach anywhere in England or Wales.

Our PGCE team is made up of experienced practitioners who have worked in a range of primary and Early Years settings across London as classroom teachers, curriculum coordinators, advisory teachers and school leaders. At UEL you will be part of a diverse community of students. We want to bring to east London a teacher workforce that reflects the local community.

Key highlights

  • Trains you to teach children aged five to 11
  • Covers the entire primary curriculum plus a specialist route
  • Builds skills for future leadership in Humanities and RE
  • Humanities route includes History, Geography and Citizenship
  • Training in multicultural, multilingual east London schools
  • Taught by experienced London primary practitioners and school leaders

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Early Payment Discount

    If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.

Careers this course leads to

  • Primary school teacher
  • Humanities subject leader
  • Religious education coordinator
  • Primary curriculum coordinator

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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