PGCE Primary with QTS (3-11) (English Medium)
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is also offered through the medium of Welsh. The Primary PGCE programme is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of how children learn, and equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to develop as a creative and innovative teacher. You will learn about children’s development through the Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 and be supported to become an excellent teacher.
This PGCE with QTS* is recognised across Wales and England and is often transferable* further afield for entry into the teaching profession. *Those seeking to teach outside Wales and England should check recognition and transferability of Qualified Teacher Status with the respective country’s Teachers’ Professional Body. Committed schools with well-trained mentors will support Associate Teachers’ progress towards Qualified Teacher Status in accordance with Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership in Wales. Experienced tutors and researchers in university and school based staff will provide excellent support and stimulating sessions, and the qualification gained will equip students to teach within and beyond Wales.
You do not need to live in Wales or speak Welsh to apply for the course. We will support you in your understanding of Welsh culture and your Welsh language learning whether you are a complete beginner or a fluent user of the language. Research Opportunities The programme is co-constructed, delivered and assessed with a network of excellent partnership schools across the region.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status recognised across Wales and England
- Covers child development through the Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2
- Partnership schools with trained mentors support progress towards QTS
- Co-constructed, delivered and assessed with regional partnership schools
- Welsh language learning support for complete beginners to fluent speakers
- Taught by experienced tutors, researchers and school-based staff
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include area; or above
- GCSE: C/4 — to include Science
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check for the child workforce including a check of the children’s barred lists.
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher
- Foundation Phase teacher
- Key Stage 2 teacher
- Newly qualified teacher (primary)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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