University of Winchester

PGCE PGCE Primary 5-11

University of WinchesterOn campus, Winchester

Course overview

Applications can be submitted via DfE Apply on Tuesday 7 October from 9am At the Institute of Education at the University of Winchester, we know what you need to learn and understand to thrive in the classroom. We know how important it is that teachers are autonomous, innovative, critical and reflective practitioners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to enable all children to grow and learn. Established in 1840 as a teacher training college and graded as Outstanding by Ofsted, the University of Winchester has a credible reputation for high-quality teacher education programmes.Our highly sought-after graduates are equipped to succeed.

We know that teachers need to be able to rise to the challenges of becoming a teacher and have the knowledge, understanding, skills and vision to be future leaders and innovators we want them to be.Mastering how to teach well really matters. Our curriculum will enable you to develop strong subject knowledge, learn how to teach all primary subjects effectively, innovate, and meet the needs of the children you will teach. The course covers everything that student teachers need to develop the professional skills associated with high-quality teaching: The course provides the opportunity to learn to teach in a stimulating and supportive environment from tutors with extensive expertise and experience.

You leave the programme as a high-quality postgraduate teacher with the skills, knowledge and motivation to empower and educate others. A sustain

Key highlights

  • Teacher education graded Outstanding by Ofsted
  • Training provider established in 1840 as a teacher training college
  • Learn to teach all primary subjects effectively
  • Develops strong subject knowledge and innovative classroom practice
  • Taught by tutors with extensive teaching expertise and experience
  • Graduates leave as postgraduate-qualified primary teachers

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — or above
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — …subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, identity verification, reference checks, and scrutiny of employment history.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

    Tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, an arrival allowance, a homeward departure allowance, one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.

  • International Student Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Value: £5,000

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Primary school teacher
  • Key Stage 1 teacher
  • Key Stage 2 teacher
  • Primary subject leader
  • Special educational needs teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,700 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 Winchester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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