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Primary with Qualified Teacher Status PGCE

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Derby

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Receive recommendation for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on a course ranked as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted – the highest possible accolade. Benefit from our strong network of partnership schools to gain varied, challenging and effective practical experience. Be inspired by our team of dedicated, friendly tutors who are renowned internationally for high quality teaching and research. Choose a route that matches your career aspirations - choose Early Years (3-7), Primary (5-11). Take your career prospects to the next level: at the end of this course, you will receive 60 credits towards a masters degree. Our PGCE Primary leads to the recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and prepares you for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference to children’s lives. You will be fully equipped for the practical demands of the role, including teaching all the National Curriculum subjects. Hands-on teaching experience in schools is an integral part of our PGCE Primary. With over 24 weeks experience across the year, you will undertake two main teaching placements along with two shorter enhanced placement experience in different settings, supported by a range of expert colleagues including our trained school mentors, subject specialists and lead mentors. As one of the major Initial Teacher Education providers in the East Midlands, we have longstanding partnerships with more than 400 schools across the region – a relationship which Ofsted described as ‘excellent’. All placements are organised for you by our Partnership Office.

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Tuition fees

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£ 17,500per year

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    71st

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    51st out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    113 53%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    41st

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    48th

    4

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