Primary and Early Years Education PGCE with QTS
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Do you aspire to nurture curiosity, creativity, and development in the early years and primary classroom? If you hold an undergraduate degree, our Primary and Early Years Education PGCE with QTS is the perfect step towards achieving your teaching dreams. This course is designed to equip you with the skills to teach children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1, empowering you to inspire and support pupils aged 3-7 while developing a strong foundation in teaching and understanding their progression towards Key Stage 2.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Prepares you to teach Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1
- Focuses on supporting and inspiring pupils aged 3 to 7
- Builds understanding of pupil progression towards Key Stage 2
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics, Science
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Offers are subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure checks and applicants must not previously have been barred from teaching or working with children.
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher
- Early years teacher
- Reception class teacher
- Key Stage 1 teacher
- Nursery teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £19,800
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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