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PGCE School Direct Primary at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

Become a confident, qualified teacher through this immersive, school-based teaching course. This School-Based course places you in a school from day one, giving you the practical skills, competence, and professional knowledge to thrive as a qualified teacher. You'll spend the majority of your training in a school setting, supported by experienced mentors and University tutors, whilst attending at least 13 days of university-led sessions and a structured professional development programme. A second placement will ensure you gain experience in a different educational environment, preparing you to teach across diverse settings. What you’ll learn

  • Develop evidence-based teaching practice underpinned by research and strong subject knowledge.
  • Foster reflective, critically informed practice that positively impacts pupil learning.
  • Apply creativity and innovation to engage and inspire all learners.
  • Build confidence and inclusive learning communities that value diversity and culture.
  • Cultivate professional resilience, collaboration, and high standards that align with statutory frameworks.
On this course, you'll develop as a reflective, innovative, and adaptable educator with the skills to inspire pupils as you meet the teachers’ standards. You may also opt to complete a PGCE alongside QTS, earning master’s-level credits and expanding your theoretical understanding of education. Upon successful completion, you'll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), fully equipped to begin your career as an Early Career Teacher and ready to progress into leadership or specialist roles.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Primary

How to apply

International applicants

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/international.aspx Positions for School Direct Salaried are open to international students.

Entry requirements

Degree at 2.2 or above. GCSEs, grade C/4 in English, maths and science. Passing the national skills tests in literacy and numeracy. Students applying for the salaried strand would usually be expected to have a minimum of three years' work experience in any profession.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The fees above are for the 2025/26 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2025/26. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): To be confirmed Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
PGCE School Direct Primary at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS