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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS)

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Newcastle, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    10 Months

Course summary

The Primary PGCE course forms a practical introduction to teaching. It provides the knowledge needed to teach children aged 5-11 years. The Primary PGCE is built on a consideration of the relationship between theory, practice and research. It provides the professional expertise to teach children aged five-11 years. The emphasis is on learning from experience through reflection and enquiry. You'll undertake a combination of academic and professional study. This is to achieve recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). During the PGCE you undertake 60 credits of master's level modules. When you pass all components, you graduate with the PGCE at master's level and will be recommended for QTS.

Tuition fees

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£ 2,092month

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University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Newcastle, Main Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, England, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

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Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    8th out of 91 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    137 60%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    2nd

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    44th

    20

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