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If you have the ambition to inspire children aged 5 to 11 as they begin their learning journey, this accredited Primary PGCE is perfect for you.

You'll learn to be an amazing primary school teacher who can engage your pupils, work productively with your colleagues, and keep improving your teaching practice throughout your career.

You'll study with expert practitioners and academic researchers in your university teacher training sessions, and spend at least 120 days on placement in a primary school or other educational setting, with support from school-based mentors.

We'll offer you school placements in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, and give you a taste of teaching and learning outside mainstream primary education to broaden your knowledge of the sector.

When you graduate, you'll be eligible for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which qualifies you to teach in UK schools as a primary teacher. You'll also be well placed for moving into school management roles, other training careers or any role that calls for creative communication and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Eligibility

This course accepts UK, EU, and international students.

September 2026 start

A UK degree or equivalent (a minimum of 2:2 is desirable).
GCSE Mathematics, English language and a science subject at grade C (Grade 4) or above, or equivalent.

Please get in touch if you're not sure if your undergraduate subject is relevant to this degree.

Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. Learn more about our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.

To find out if your non-UK degree or other qualification is accepted, please visit our page for your country and view the UK equivalent of your qualification.

Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have GCSE English language at grade C (Grade 4) or above, require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component less than 6.0.

Find out more about our English language requirements.

All shortlisted applicants are subject to interview.
All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and Occupational Health clearance.

Equivalency qualifications in place of GCSEs

If you don't have a GCSE in Maths, English or one Science subject, you can still apply for this course. We accept equivalency qualifications in place of these GCSEs, which you can obtain from one of two providers - Equivalency Testing or A Star Equivalency.

These providers also offer discounts for PGCE offer holders. To find out more about equivalency qualifications for this PGCE, please email us.

Other requirements for this course

You will be assessed on your potential to meet the requirements of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by the end of the course. We will be looking for an understanding of, and a commitment to, primary education and the personal and professional qualities required to train as a teacher.

We will also look for you to demonstrate sufficient competency in your English and Mathematical skills during the selection process.

Primary PGCE