Course summary
Become a superb Primary teacher at LJMU. Graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 3-7 or 5-11 age range.
- Earn whilst you learn on this employment-based initial teacher training programme
- Train to teach whilst an employee in a school setting and take on responsibility for your own classes from the first day of term
- Follow a curriculum developed and delivered in partnership with outstanding local schools
- Learn from LJMU staff at our city centre campus and from expert teachers
- Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative teacher
Assessment method
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment methods include: critical reflections on research and practice, small scale research projects, the design and analysis of learning experiences, presentations and a portfolio of professional activities. You will need to monitor your progression towards achieving the professional standards required for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and maintain a professional development portfolio. A final assessment of your achievement of the Teachers’ Standards required will be based on co-observation and assessment of your teaching practice, with your mentor and tutor, and the evidence of pupils’ learning and progress in the classes that you teach.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree: -a minimum 2:2 honours degree (or recognised equivalent) GCSEs and equivalents: -GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade 4/C (or above) or equivalent qualifications – level 2 numeracy and literacy are not acceptable -GCSE equivalency tests are accepted in English, Language, Maths and Science, but ONLY if results are officially received and can be verified PRIOR to application -We will not consider candidates with pending GCSEs or equivalency tests International requirements: -IELTS score 7.0 (Minimum 6.5 in each component) - achieved prior to application Extra Requirements: -a demonstrable interest in and enthusiasm for teaching within the primary age range. You could show this in a number of ways – time spent in schools, knowledge of the curriculum, relevant practical experience -Receipt of satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Certificate prior to enrolment -Completion of a medical questionnaire, for medical clearance by the LJMU Occupational Health team, to confirm Fitness to Teach. -If an applicant needs to improve their subject knowledge, they may be asked to complete a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course. -RPL is not accepted on this programme
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £5000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £5000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £5000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £5000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ