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PGCE Primary

University of York

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

  • Location

    University of York

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    10 Months

Course summary

Challenge yourself and get to grips with up-to-date thinking and the latest research in teaching and learning for primary age pupils.

Become a research informed, adaptable teacher who is able to enrich the lives of pupils, and gain an insight into the key skills your pupils will need across the primary curriculum.

Our 5-11 PGCE Primary course will prepare you to teach across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting pupils in different age groups, with different needs and abilities.

This course is delivered through a University-based core route and through our partnership with the Nicholas Postgate A cademy Trust (NPCAT). This course is delivered through university-centred and lead partner routes.

Careers and skills

Most of our graduates become teachers, but the skills you learn will open other career paths too.

Career opportunities

  • Primary school teacher
  • Dyslexia support worker
  • Education consultant
  • Youth worker

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    27th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    140 61%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    81st

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.03 76%

    76th

    8

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