University of Northampton

Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) PGCE

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

This course will develop you into a creative and innovative teacher of primary aged children (children aged 5 to 11 age range). Underpinned by up to date research and theory this course will enable you to teach both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. At the end of the course you will be recommended for QTS, and you will also have studied for 60 credits at Masters’ level.

This may contribute to a full Masters degree in the future if you wish to continue your studies. The University of Northampton has a long-standing reputation in training creative, dynamic and innovative teachers that transform lives and inspire change for children. The programme will start the first Monday in September.

Key highlights

  • Leads to a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Prepares you to teach both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
  • Includes 60 credits at Master's level
  • Master's credits may count towards a full Master's degree later
  • Teaching approach underpinned by up-to-date research and theory

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni PGCE Bursary Award

    This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.

    Up to £500

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Sir John Lowther Scholarship

    The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Primary school teacher
  • Key Stage 1 teacher
  • Key Stage 2 teacher
  • Primary subject leader

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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