What will I learn?

The PGCE Primary (5-11) course is a postgraduate qualification aimed at high-quality graduates wishing to pursue a career in primary teaching. It is an intensive, demanding yet very rewarding programme running from late August to July Tutors are dedicated to individual student support and to working closely with our partners in local schools. Our teaching staff come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds, with a rich diversity of experience in many types of schools. We are committed to the idea that teachers are formed not trained and need both theoretical and practical preparation to be truly outstanding teachers. Our lectures and workshops are engaging and interactive, supporting you in becoming well-informed and reflective professionals who can take independent judgements and are ready to be full members of a school community. All Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) courses at Liverpool Hope offer students the opportunity to combine a programme of theory with real world experience. The initial professional development focuses on what underpins the work of an effective and successful teacher, while school placements offer you the opportunity to put theory into practice.

Which department am I in?

School of Teacher Education

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£15,250.00 (16,61,582) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Hope Park Campus

Hope Park,,

Liverpool,

Merseyside,

L16 9JD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£16,500.00 (17,97,777) per year

Accommodation (Hope Park) - £145 Per week

This is a fixed fee

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Hope Park Campus

Hope Park,,

Liverpool,

Merseyside,

L16 9JD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification. Applicants should highlight how their degree subject relates to the primary National Curriculum. GCSE Grade C or above in English, Mathematics and Science (Grade 4 or above in the new grading system). These can be pending but required before enrolment. Alternative equivalency tests or assessments for English, mathematics and science (where required) may be considered to meet the GCSE requirements. Relevant experience in a school setting is beneficial for your application, but not essential. Offers will be subject to a successful interview, as well as a Health Check Statement and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally the Criminal Records Bureau – CRB).

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