Newcastle upon Tyne,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Primary Education in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom | Northumbria University
Northumbria University
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Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,250
(c. USD24,350.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Primary Education PGCE equips you with knowledge of educational theories and their practical applications, along with comprehensive insights into the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, helping you launch a fulfilling teaching career.
Your university training will address key areas like educational principles, subject expertise, child protection, and teaching philosophies that shape classroom practice. School placements are a major component of the PGCE, with multiple placements scheduled throughout your training. Organized by Northumbria University, these placements involve collaborative and independent tasks, classroom observations, and lesson planning and delivery – all designed to give you solid experience in a teacher's duties.
Throughout your placements, you'll receive guidance from seasoned educators and school leaders. A dedicated Northumbria link tutor will also assist you and your school mentors to maximize your professional growth during these practical experiences.
Upon successfully finishing the PGCE Primary Education program, you'll earn a Qualified Teacher Status recommendation, enabling you to start teaching in schools or other educational settings right away.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree. Applicants should have a GCSE grade 4 (grade C) or above in Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject prior to submitting their application.
Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check.
For programmes which begin after April 2020, applicants are no longer required to undertake the professional skills tests in English and Maths, but there remains a requirement for trainee teachers to demonstrate competency in the use of English and Maths in a professional context. Northumbria students will be supported in developing these skills over the course of their programme and their competency assessed before recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
Tuition
GBP
18,250