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Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE at Kingston University - UCAS

Kingston University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE (Taught)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston University

  • This course will enable you to become an effective, creative, inclusive and evidence-informed teacher.
  • You will have personalised support from the University and partnership schools.
  • Two-thirds of the course is spent on placement.
Why choose this course Make a difference to children's lives by training to become a teacher through one of our PGCE Primary pathways.
  • General Primary
  • Primary (3-7 years)
  • General Primary (with Mathematics)
This course will enable you to become an effective, inclusive and evidence-informed teacher. At the heart of our course is a commitment to personalising your journey to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will grow in confidence and competence with our outstanding support as you train to become a teacher. We will help you develop a deep understanding of the primary curriculum and acquire a range of teaching methods, based upon the latest research in education. You will learn to teach the core curriculum subjects of English (including phonics), mathematics and science, plus foundation subjects. You will find a supportive learning environment at the University and in our partnership schools. You will benefit from two contrasting placements in our committed partnership of schools, spending two-thirds of your course across both placements. The 3-7 pathway offers placements in nursery/reception and Key Stage 1. You will have a wide range of learning experiences, including day field trips to consider how to make use of the world beyond your classroom door. You will also benefit from a course that supports you in becoming a reflective, research-engaged teacher who can use evidence to drive improvements in young people's learning and wellbeing. Your PGCE modules form part of our MA Education, which you can continue with beyond your PGCE year.

Modules

Example modules: Professional Practice; The Reflective Teacher; Perspectives on Policy, Practice and Professionalism for Teachers. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Assessment method

You will not be required to take any exams. Your academic work will be assessed through coursework, such as essays and presentations. At the end of each school placement, your teaching will be assessed to ensure you are making appropriate progress and have engaged with the five core areas as outlined in the Core Content Framework (CCF). This will ensure that you are able to meet the Teachers' Standards (DfE, 2011) by the end of the course.

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

- An honours degree, preferably 2:2 or above, from a UK higher education institution or equivalent overseas qualification. - For PGCE Primary with Mathematics applicants typically have grade B or higher at A-level Mathematics and an honours degree. - GCSE grade 4 or above (C or above for examinations taken prior to 2017) in English, science and mathematics. If you do not meet the GCSE requirement in any of these subjects, we are happy for you to take your tests externally (via Equivalancy Testing or A*Star Equivalency). - An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and Health checking process that identifies no concerns about suitability to teach. - If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
EU £15800 Whole course
International £15800 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.
Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE at Kingston University - UCAS