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Primary (University Centred) PGCE

York St John University

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    York St John University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Train to become an outstanding Primary school teacher on our inspiring course. We combine university based teaching with creative school partnerships. Studying on this university-based PGCE course means that the majority of your academic teaching will be delivered on our campus. You will also gain experience on 3 school placements throughout the year. This will help to build the professional knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes you need to graduate as an outstanding teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

York St John University was established as a teacher training college in 1841. We have a long history of training students to become successful and effective teachers.On this course you will study a combination of both education theory and practice. This will help you to become an informed and reflective teacher. You will research current local and national educational issues which will shape your teaching practice.You will gain a thorough understanding of the current primary and early years curriculum, including core and foundation subjects. We also emphasise the importance of meeting the individual needs of children from diverse backgrounds.

You will develop knowledge and skills in:

  • Planning, teaching and assessment of learning for young children in either the 3-7 or 7-11 age range
  • Managing and organising teaching and learning to promote inclusion for young children from a range of backgrounds and with a range of individual needs
  • Ensuring children are safe and healthy
  • Promoting good progress in learning for all children
  • Appropriate subject knowledge to support teaching and learning
  • Using existing research and conducting your own research in schools

We have established excellent partnerships with teaching schools across the north of England. This allows us to work closely with schools to support you throughout the course. On graduation you will be qualified to teach the full 3-11 age range, but you will have a specialism in either lower or upper primary.

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University information

York St John University

  • University League Table

    105th

  • Campus address

    York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    79th out of 93 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    115 54%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    59th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.41 85%

    12th

    19

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