PGCE with QTS Primary (5-11) (School-based)

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PGCE with QTS Primary (5-11) (School-based)

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University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

United Kingdom , Bristol

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

X172

Campuses

Placements supported by online learning

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 9,150 / year

Next Intake September-2026

PGCE with QTS Primary (5-11) (School-based)

About

Introduction

Study our online PGCE Primary (School-based) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to develop your skills in teaching five-to eleven-year-olds in a school-setting, supported by online learning.

Our PGCE school-based courses enable graduates to train and qualify as teachers while studying. You'll spend all your time in a school setting, whilst studying a university-led course online. You can study your chosen course over one year full-time or two years part-time.

You'll gain 60 academic credits at master's level as part of the course. You can use this to contribute towards a full master's degree.

Why study PGCE Primary online at UWE Bristol?

UWE Bristol is committed to training the best teachers for the future, able to provide first-class educational experiences and make a significant difference to children's lives. We'll train you to do so in partnership with your schools or educational settings.

Teaching is a challenging, exciting and rewarding career, with a high level of job satisfaction. It's a great privilege, as well as a great responsibility, to be able to influence and shape the progress of children. All children deserve to learn well, with enthusiastic specialist teachers.

To undertake the course, you must be in a role, or secure a role, in a school. This will enable you to undertake the required teaching practice specified by the Department for Education (DfE), which must be agreed by UWE Bristol before starting the course.

Your teaching practice will need to include some time spent in an alternative UK placement school, ensuring you'll gain a variety of teaching experience. The schools involved will need to support your engagement with and progression through the course.

The Primary phase is a broad and rewarding one and you'll have the opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of the children you teach.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You should typically meet the following criteria:

An undergraduate degree, or a recognised equivalent qualification at 2:2 or above.
GCSE grade C/4 in English, Mathematics and Science, or equivalent. Candidates with pending GCSEs will be considered. We'll consider candidates who need to take a GCSE equivalency test. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as alternatives to GCSEs. Where applicants have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in English Literature only, we'll look for further evidence of achievement in English.

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.

Selection process

Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to an interview, including tasks as appropriate.

Additional requirements (as mandated by the DfE)

Health checks - for Fitness to Teach
A clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure including check of children's barred list
Satisfactory references including one from latest employer and/or latest role involving working with children
Verification of identity and right to work in the UK
Check for sanction, restriction or prohibition on teaching issued by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) (if in teaching role)
Criminal records checks overseas. If you have lived, studied or worked overseas for five months or more in the last five years a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country of residence will be required even if you are a UK applicant or currently based in the UK.

The University will also check that candidates are not:

subject to a prohibition order issued by the Secretary of State
disqualified from childcare
or have obtained a childcare disqualification waiver from Ofsted.

All information will be treated in confidence.

Further Statutory Guidance

If you would like information regarding issues that could disqualify you from teaching training, please contact us on +44 (0)117 32 83333.

Standards and requirements

Following the review of Standards and Requirements for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) by the Secretary of State in 2012 (revised in June 2013), our full-time courses have been designed to be compliant with the latest standards and requirements.

Find out further information about the national curriculum and subjects taught in primary schools and early years settings.