PGCE in Primary Education
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Excellent reputation: Ranked 1st for Teacher Training in the UK 2025 (The Daily Mail University Guide, Subject Level Ranking). Ranked 5th for Teacher Training, National Student Survey (NSS, 2024). As well as being in the top 10 for education and teaching in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024) and rated good by Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, 2023).
Local industry connections: Benefit from our strong teacher training partnership of over 300 schools across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. You’ll be training in one of our carefully selected partnership schools.
Key highlights
- Ranked 1st for Teacher Training in the UK 2025, Daily Mail University Guide
- Ranked 5th for Teacher Training in the National Student Survey 2024
- Top 10 for education and teaching in PTES 2024
- Rated good by Ofsted in 2023
- Partnership of over 300 schools across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire
- School-based training in carefully selected partnership schools
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
- Additional condition: interview — An interview is required as part of the application process.
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Primary School Teacher
- Early Career Teacher (ECT)
- Key Stage 1 Teacher
- Key Stage 2 Teacher
- Primary Subject Leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790
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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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