Course summary
Great teachers make a difference to the lives of every child they teach everyday. Crucially, they have the knowledge, skills and understanding to teach excellent lessons - that have a positive impact on all pupils. The 3-7 Primary PGCE has been designed to enable you to become a primary teacher with an early years specialism. By developing your knowledge and understanding of research, with an unrelenting focus on what makes a difference in the classroom, you will develop a strong theoretical framework to your practice. Your practice, refined both on-campus and on-placement, will draw directly on this research. When you train to teach at Oxford Brookes, you will join a course whose graduates inspire thousands of children and lead in hundreds of schools across Oxfordshire and beyond. School leaders know our graduates are well-prepared to meet the high standards expected of them in our schools, with a broad range of on-campus and on-placement teaching and learning preparing them to make a difference in the lives of every child they teach, every day.
Assessment method
You will complete up to three module credits at Level seven (masters level). You will experience teaching in three different school placements; You will take three masters level modules and develop a deep understanding of the theory around schools and how pupils learn; You will develop secure knowledge of national curriculum subjects and become confident in teaching these in school; You will have an additional SEND placement to develop your understanding of how to support all children. Your training will challenge you in many different ways which is why we have many different forms of support to aid you on your progression to becoming a teacher. University lecturers, who are all highly experienced primary practitioners, will provide excellent support for your academic work, personal development and wellbeing. The trainees on the course work closely together and develop strong support networks. The wider university network also has a broad range of support for all enrolled students.
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
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements GCSE: GCSEs or equivalents: achieve a standard of grade 4 or higher in English, Mathematics and Science (Science with Chemistry, Science with Physics, Science with Biology). A recognised UK degree, or degree equivalent, normally at second class honours. Additional DBS and Health teaching checks are completed prior to your enrolment.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15800 | Year 1 |
| International | £15800 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP