Study Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS) at Newcastle University in the UK, Newcastle University

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS)

UK

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What will I learn?

The Primary PGCE course forms a practical introduction to teaching. It provides the knowledge needed to teach children aged 5-11 years.The course is built on a consideration of the relationship between theory, practice and research.It provides the professional expertise to teach children aged 5-11 years. The emphasis is on learning from experience through reflection and enquiry.You'll undertake a combination of academic and professional study. This is to achieve recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).During the PGCE you undertake 60 credits of master's level modules. When you pass all components, you graduate with the PGCE at master's level and will be recommended for QTS.

Which department am I in?

Newcastle University

Study options

Full Time (10 Months)

Tuition fees
£2,590.00 (US$ 3,345) Month
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (10 Months)

Tuition fees
£2,680.00 (US$ 3,461) Month
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:2 honours degree. Before you apply you also need GCSE or O level passes (grades A–C/ 4-9), or equivalent in:

English language

mathematics

a science subject

It is desirable for you to have spent time working and/or observing in a UK primary classroom before applying. Experience is advantageous as it will inform your application and any later performance in the selection process.

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

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