Primary (General) PGCE
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Achieve your PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status in 36 weeks You'll be able to go straight into a teaching job when you graduate Guide children through their first years in education with our Primary PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education). We’ll organise placements at local schools to give you experience and arrange study sessions on campus to help you perfect your teaching style.
Key highlights
- Leads to PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status in 36 weeks
- Graduates can go straight into a teaching job
- Placements at local schools arranged for you
- On-campus study sessions to refine your teaching style
- Prepares you to guide children through their first years in education
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include appropriate subject; or above
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics, Science
- Additional condition: dbs_check — If you accept a formal offer, you’ll need to meet the Department for Education’s standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and you’ll need clearance to work with children (Enhanced DBS).
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
25% on tuition fees compared to other universities, making your postgraduate degree a smart investment.
PGCE Bursary
The PGCE Bursary comprises six awards of £500 each.
Up to £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: £10,050 per course | International: £10,050 per course
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 Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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