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Qualification
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
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Location
City South Campus, Edgbaston
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
19-SEP-22
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
What's covered in the course?
Our aim is to help you become a committed, confident and creative teacher so we’ll train you in the essential tools you need to kick-start your career in education. You’ll increase your ability to handle the ever-evolving teaching environment, and by the time your course is complete, you’ll be in a position to continue developing your understanding, knowledge and skills throughout your professional life.
Why Choose Us?
Consistently high employability rates, with over 98% of PGCE Primary graduates in employment or further study six months after completing this course (latest DLHE survey results 2016/17)
We support you with the job application process as part of your course
Gain Master's level credits gained as part of this course that you can then use towards a full Master's degree
We have strong relationships with hundreds of primary schools in the region. Schools are committed to the quality of experience they offer our trainees.
Our team of experienced teachers, who have held senior positions in schools, are there to support and guide your progress
We meet the Department for Education's (DfE) Criteria for Initial Teacher Training and successful candidates on our Initial Teacher Training courses will be recommended to the DfE for Qualified Teacher Status.
Employment opportunities
Our commitment to developing graduates with the skills and experience employers need means that within six months of graduating, 100 per cent of our PGCE Primary and Early Years graduates are in employment or further study.
Placements
We work hard to maintain strong relationships with more than 900 primary schools in the region. All have signed a Partnership Agreement pledging their commitment to offering our trainees a high-quality experience.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 13,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
89th
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Campus address
Birmingham City University, University House, 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, Birmingham, B5 5JU, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
51st out of 90 22
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Entry standards
/ Max 201137 64%25th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10071.0 71%33rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.85 77%61st
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