Southampton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Primary in Southampton United Kingdom | University of Southampton
University of Southampton
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Southampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
24,200
(c. USD32,623.78)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Empower young minds by training to teach children aged 5 to 11. Grow into a self-assured educator capable of enhancing student development and achievements. Our PGCE Primary programs also allow you to earn credits toward a master's qualification, boosting your professional growth and advancement opportunities. The curriculum provides comprehensive coverage of Key Stages 1 and 2 in the National Curriculum, along with additional subjects like religious education. Throughout this program, you will: understand National Curriculum requirements, contemporary policies, and child protection protocols, acquire essential skills for lesson preparation, instruction, evaluation, and classroom management, undertake research projects like classroom-based studies, potentially participate in a two-week teaching experience in Kenya (subject to COVID-19 restrictions), and examine approaches to promoting health and wellness for both students and educators.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Youll need:
a 2:2 degree (UK honours degree or equivalent) or above.
GCSEs (minimum grade 4/C) in English language, maths and science
the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English
basic numeracy and ICT skills
We will consider applicants with a 2:2 degree where they can demonstrate particular strengths.
If you don't have the required GCSEs we'll ask you at the offer stage to take equivalency tests. You'll need to cover the cost of the tests yourself.
You dont need classroom experience before you start this course, but we do recommend you to arrange time in a school to improve your understanding of the role of a classroom teacher.
To follow the maths specialism route, youll need to have GCSE maths at grade B (or equivalent) minimum, and an A or AS level (or equivalent) would be desirable. Well also consider mathematical elements of your degree or significant work experience involving Mathematics.
Other areas of relevant experience may also support your application, for example, coaching, playgroups, voluntary work overseas.
As part of the application process youll have a formal interview, give a short presentation, and carry out a written task.
We do not accept IELTS in lieu of the English Language GCSE requirement.
IELTS - overall score 7.0 with other component (reading, writing, speaking, listening - 6.5)
TOEFL iBT- 100
a 2:2 degree (UK honours degree or equivalent) or above.
GCSEs (minimum grade 4/C) in English language, maths and science
the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English
basic numeracy and ICT skills
We will consider applicants with a 2:2 degree where they can demonstrate particular strengths.
If you don't have the required GCSEs we'll ask you at the offer stage to take equivalency tests. You'll need to cover the cost of the tests yourself.
You dont need classroom experience before you start this course, but we do recommend you to arrange time in a school to improve your understanding of the role of a classroom teacher.
To follow the maths specialism route, youll need to have GCSE maths at grade B (or equivalent) minimum, and an A or AS level (or equivalent) would be desirable. Well also consider mathematical elements of your degree or significant work experience involving Mathematics.
Other areas of relevant experience may also support your application, for example, coaching, playgroups, voluntary work overseas.
As part of the application process youll have a formal interview, give a short presentation, and carry out a written task.
We do not accept IELTS in lieu of the English Language GCSE requirement.
IELTS - overall score 7.0 with other component (reading, writing, speaking, listening - 6.5)
TOEFL iBT- 100
Tuition
GBP
24,200