PGCE - Primary Education with QTS: General Primary (5-11) years: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Cumbria, UK

PGCE - Primary Education with QTS: General Primary (5-11) years

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What will I learn?

Our well-respected PGCE General Primary with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) programme supports you through your journey from student to Early Career Teacher. The PGCE is an internationally renowned academic qualification, combined with the award award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) gives you the very best of evidence-based and informed practice. Our approach therefore provides you with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to navigate the complex and exciting demands of the primary classroom.This also means you can take up a position as a qualified primary school teacher the minute you graduate.Our PGCE Primary Education with QTS program has intakes in both January and September. It is available as either a school-based or campus-based option at our Lancaster, Carlisle, and London locations.

Which department am I in?

Institute of Education

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£16,000.00 (17,43,299) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Carlisle Fusehill Street

Fusehill Street,

Carlisle,

Cumbria,

CA1 2HH, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£16,000.00 (17,43,299) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Carlisle Fusehill Street

Fusehill Street,

Carlisle,

Cumbria,

CA1 2HH, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Normally a first degree, or equivalent with a minimum of 2:2 honours. Three GCSEs at minimum grade C/4 or above to include English language, mathematics and science (including biology, chemistry or physics). A satisfactory academic (university) reference AND a satisfactory professional reference if more than three years since academic study.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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