Course summary
Empower your teaching journey with our specialist programme. Gain exceptional training and support to inspire young minds in the 3-11 age range, through close partnerships with schools. Our PGCE Primary (QTS) programme ensures your professional growth, guiding you to make informed teaching decisions. Complete the course to pursue a part-time Masters in Teaching Studies. Once you have enrolled on the PGCE primary course, you can opt to specialise in working with 3-7 year olds or 5-11 year olds or 7-11 year olds. Students on the 3-7 specialism will undertake two placements, in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. Students on the 5-11 specialism will undertake two placements, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Students on the 7-11 specialism will undertake two placements, Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2. Course highlights We excel in teacher education by combining theoretical knowledge and practical experience in our PGCE Primary programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This programme offers 80 credits towards further study, allowing graduates to pursue a Master's degree such as the MA in Teaching Studies. The integration of academic rigour and hands-on practice, along with the opportunity for advanced qualifications, makes the University of Birmingham a leader in teacher education.
- Integrated Theoretical and Practical Training: Combines the learning of cutting-edge educational theory with hands-on classroom experience
- Unlock Your Teaching Career: Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), opening doors to exciting opportunities in primary education
- Learn from the Best: Be inspired by renowned educators and researchers at the forefront of their fields
- Diverse Placement Opportunities: Explore a wide range of placements through our extensive network of partner schools
- Career Support: Receive comprehensive career services and support for graduates entering the teaching profession
- Ofsted (2024) said in their recent report 'Trainees are overwhelmingly positive about their experiences. Many trainees commented on how their personal tutors get to know them as individuals and genuinely care about their well-being'
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:
- Secondary
Entry requirements
2:2 Honours Degree from a UK Higher Education Institution All applicants to the PGCE Primary (QTS) must hold a degree from a UK Higher Education Institution. Normally, this should be a 2:2 or above (and this will be a condition of any offer where the degree is not already awarded). You must also: have GCSE Mathematics, English and Science (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent qualifications, which will be a condition of any offer if not already achieved (equivalency tests will be accepted, but only from equivalency testing); complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up a place on the course; complete relevant checks to ensure you have the health and physical capacity to teach; agree to abide by the University of Birmingham Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
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Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT