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Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE

Kingston University

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Kingston Hill

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Become a confident, well-rounded teacher. This Primary Teaching leading to QTS PGCE at Kingston University will give you essential training in all aspects of primary teaching (ages 5–11).Following an ambitious, fully developed curriculum, you’ll learn the Initial Teacher Training Core Content Framework (ITTCCF) in line with Department for Education (DfE) requirements.You'll gain the skills you need to become an effective, inclusive and evidence-informed educator.Studying this one-year course in Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PCGE (5–11) at Kingston University will give you the training you need to become a primary teacher. Many graduates also go on to management roles, or even to progress their studies in further education.During the course, you’ll learn through a mix of taught subject days and school experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop practical teaching skills, with support and feedback from expert mentors, teachers and colleagues.This programme will help you develop into a reflective, research-engaged teacher with the skills to drive improvements in young people's learning and wellbeing through evidence-informed practice.When you graduate, you’ll have both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE – everything you need to progress to the next stage in your professional development as an Early Career Teacher (ECT).

Tuition fees

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£ 19,200per year

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University information

Kingston University

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    89th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

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A global learning environment with students from more than 140 countries, developing cross-cultural awareness and the skills needed for international careers.
Industry-connected education that embeds enterprise, applied learning and employer insight to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving global workplace.
Continued investment in campuses, digital learning and the Future Skills curriculum to equip students with adaptable, career-ready expertise.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    54th out of 91 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    129 57%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    47th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.34 84%

    13th

    21

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