Our Primary School Based partnerships
University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom
Course overview
We work in partnership with approximately 24 schools on the PGCE Primary Education with QTS (School Based) course, across primary settings. Each of these schools is part of a School Based Alliance, which is led by a lead school.
Key highlights
- Delivered in partnership with approximately 24 primary schools
- Partner schools organised into School Based Alliances led by lead schools
- School-based route leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher
- Early career teacher (primary)
- Key Stage 1 teacher
- Key Stage 2 teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year
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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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