Course summary
Our PGCE Primary course trains you to teach children aged 5 to 11. If you wish to specialise in a particular subject, area or phase, you can apply to one of our three specialist PGCE Primary pathways: Early Years (ages 3–7); Special Educational Needs; or Mathematics. The course leads to 60 master’s credits and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You'll gain the experience, opportunity and knowledge to work in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in infant, junior and primary schools, as well as early years settings. Experience inspirational teaching, individual support and high-quality phonics preparation as you develop teaching skills and techniques, and acquire curriculum knowledge. Study modules addressing the whole primary curriculum, as well as professional studies, with the option to complete master's-level modules in special educational needs and leadership. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/education-pg/pgce-primary-education
Modules
Sample modules include:
- the core subjects (English, mathematics and science)
- professional studies
- the foundation subjects
- special educational needs
- leadership
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
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). You are normally required to have at least a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent from a university outside the UK. You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject, or equivalent qualifications. As part of the application process for this programme, you will be required to attend an interview. You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy. If you accept an offer with us you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| EU | £21350 | Whole course |
| England | £9250 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Wales | £9250 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Whole course |
| International | £21350 | Whole course |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH