The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary (5-11) is a one-year course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You'll train to become a Primary teacher for the age range 5-11. You'll gain 60 academic credits at master's level as part of the course.
Teaching is both a challenging and rewarding career with a high level of job satisfaction. It is a great privilege, as well as a great responsibility, to be one of the first teachers to influence a child. We focus on supporting our trainee teachers to thrive, and we do this alongside teachers and mentors in school. We also facilitate you to collaborate with your peers, and to graduate with a ready-made, supportive professional network.
All our courses are future-facing and underpinned by a strong values base. Our provision directly addresses education for sustainable futures. We equip you to be able to work thoughtfully, creatively and successfully with your learners. At UWE Bristol, we're committed to training reflective, innovative, and adaptable teachers for the future.
As time spent on campus is limited, many students choose to commute from further afield.
You should typically meet the following criteria:
Our PGCE courses include a high level of placement-based learning and working with children. We would encourage all applicants to get as much relevant experience of working or volunteering with children to help prepare them for this crucial element of their course.
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Don’t let money stand in the way of your ambition. On top of the student loans available to UK postgraduate students, we offer a range of generous scholarships and bursaries to help you invest in your potential – please visit website for details.
PGCE courses include 60 credits assessed at master's level.
As a trainee teacher, you'll be joining a modern and well-regarded course to train to teach across the 5-11 age range and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
You'll study the following modules:
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