Primary with Early Years specialism PGCE
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Achieve your PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status in 36 weeks Play a pivotal role in one of the most important stages of children’s education as they build their crucial early learning skills.
Key highlights
- Leads to a PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status
- Achieve QTS in an accelerated 36 weeks
- Specialism in early years education and children's early learning skills
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include English Language, Mathematics and Science; or above
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics, Science
- Additional condition: interview — …interview, successful candidates will be able to demonstrate during their interview that they have a good understanding of student learning and progress.
- 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 years teacher
- Reception class teacher
- Nursery teacher
- Key Stage 1 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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