Course summary
PGCE Primary will train you to teach children aged 5 to 11. It provides training in all primary stage National Curriculum subjects, with a particular focus on Mathematics, English and Science. Completion leads to a postgraduate qualification and recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). University-based sessions cover education theories, ideas and concepts, and will enhance your awareness of current educational issues. You will spend a significant amount of time studying the core subjects outlined above, while also studying Religious Education, History, Geography, Art, Music, Design and Technology and PE.
Entry requirements
Bachelors degree (minimum 2:2 or international equivalent). Two A-levels or equivalent (minimum grade C). GCSEs in English Language, Mathematics and Science and three other GCSE subjects (minimum grade C).
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | TOEFL iBT overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 22 in writing and 20 in the other sub-sections |
In addition to a grade C at GCSE in English Language, applicants whose first language is not English are required to meet the following language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 22 in writing and 20 in the other sub-sections, or Pearson PTE overall score of 62 with a minimum score of 62 in writing and 59 in the other sub-sections, or Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) overall score of 176 or above, with 176 in writing and no sub-section below 169
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 Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL