Primary PGCE (with QTS)

DFE Apply is open for applications from 10th October 2023

Choose from 3 Primary training routes: 

Primary 3-7 years PGCE (with QTS) – Apply Course Code G844

A one-year full-time course for candidates wishing to specialise in the 3-8 age range. Trainees will complete teaching placements in the Nursery, Reception and Key Stage 1 and benefit from specialist training in Early Years Foundation Stage and Primary.  

Primary 5-11 years PGCE (with QTS) – Apply Course Code 2JYL

A one-year full-time course for those wishing to teach in the 5-11 age range. Trainees will complete teaching placements in two contrasting schools as well as gaining experience in EYFS and Key Stage 3.

Primary 5-11 years SEND – Apply Course Code J841

A one-year full-time course for candidates wishing to train as a mainstream Primary teacher with a specialism in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).  Trainees will complete three placements in total, two in mainstream schools and one in a special provision school. Trainees completing this route will be qualified to teach in either mainstream or special provision schools.

Our Primary ITT programmes lead to Qualified Teacher Status and the award of PGCE from our Russell Group Partner, the University of Manchester and 60 Masters level credits. *  

*The PGCE route is only open to applicants with a degree classification of 2.2 or higher. Please ask about the non PGCE route.

Entry Criteria 

• A UK undergraduate degree (or NARIC-verified equivalent) 2.2 or higher. 
• A grade C/4 or above in GCSE English, maths and science (or equivalent). 
• Passing our suitability to teach assessments (DBS/prohibition checks).
• Satisfactory occupational health checks.

Candidates who do not currently meet the GCSE entry requirements may be able to complete an equivalency test. 

Edge Hill University Equivalency Test
Equivalency Testing

PGCE Information

For the PGCE element of this programme, you will attend 8 days of  training at The University of Manchester and have full access to all facilities. The programme comprises four course units, and an ethical approval process in preparation for conducting an enquiry. All students must pass each of the four course units with at least 40% or above in order to pass the academic element of the PGCE (SCITT) qualification. Each course unit is worth 15 credits, giving a total of 60 credits at postgraduate Master’s level. If you pass the assessed units at 50% or above you can use the credits gained as part of a future Master’s degree. The course unit titles are as follows:  

• Reflecting on Practice 15 credits 
• Teaching, Learning and Assessment 15 credits 
• Enquiry Based Practice 1 15 Credits
• Enquiry Based Practice 2 15 Credits

Fees 

Fees for this route are £9,250.

Note: a small number of trainees choose to complete the programme for QTS only,  without a PGCE. Fees for this route are £6,250.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for: 

• Tuition fee and maintenance loan. 
• Additional financial support if you are a parent or have a disability. 

Full details are available here at Get Into Teaching. 

Tuition fee and maintenance loans are available through Student Finance England.  

To Apply

Please visit the Apply website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

The Bright Futures SCITT Provider Code is :   Code G65 

Early applications are recommended as places fill up quickly. 

All applicants will be required to complete a disclosure and barring service check (DBS). 

If you are interested in any of our programmes, we’d love to hear from you, or click here to sign up to one of our Information Events.

Contact us

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