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PGCE Primary Education with QTS

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    PGCE 2 years part-time

Masters Degree Description

This part-time teacher training course can be studied over two years and placements must be undertaken in England. The degree is taught online via distance learning (DL) with some focused on-campus learning sessions and classroom-based practice in school. The PGCE Primary Education course is designed to fit around your commitments whilst leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

The part-time PGCE course covers the development of teaching and learning across all National Curriculum subjects and Professional Learning – including safeguarding, behaviour management and overcoming barriers to learning. You will complete Practice of Teaching modules where you will develop your theoretical understanding in practical situations in Early Years and/or primary classrooms to prepare you for achieving QTS. You will have the opportunity to specialise in the 3-7 years route or the 7-11 years route, leading to a PGCE in Primary Education with QTS.

Entry Requirements

You will usually need a 2:2 (or above) honours degree from a UK Higher Education institution or an equivalent qualification and be deemed suitable to train to teach by the School of Education at the University of Sunderland.

You must have a grade C or above in Mathematics, Science, and English Language, or equivalent qualifications. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above. We will only accept equivalencies from http://equivalencytesting.com.

In addition to academic qualifications, you must also:

  • Have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Complete a medical pro forma (based on DFEE Circular 8/92)
  • If English is not your first language, you will also need International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.5, with at least 6.5 in writing, and no section below 6.0.
  • Secure your own placement. A completed placement form will be a condition of the offer. All placements must be in England or Wales.

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