PGCE Primary and Early Years Education with QTS (3-7 or 5-11) at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

Do you have a passion for educating children, supporting their academic and personal growth at a key stage in their development? Is your aim to become a reflective, critical and enquiring primary school teacher? Then our PGCE Primary and Early Years course is for you.

What you will study

Our aim is to help you become a committed, confident and creative teacher so we’ll train you in the essential tools you need to kick-start your career in education. You’ll increase your ability to handle the ever-evolving teaching environment, and by the time your course is complete, you’ll be in a position to continue developing your understanding, knowledge and skills throughout your professional life. This course covers the primary age phase and allows you to specialise in either the 3-7 or 5-11 age ranges. Modules include Core Curriculum, Foundation Curriculum, School Based Training 1, School Based Training 2, Professional Studies and Leadership.

Career pathways

Whatever subjects you choose, we focus on giving up-to-date knowledge. The real-life experience you gain on placements can also give you a real head start in the career stakes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or a Master’s degree in a relevant subject from a UK higher education institution or equivalent. Applicants will also need to complete the relevant safeguarding checks for this course. All applicants will be interviewed. Please see our Education interview guidance for full details. Applicants for this course also need GCSE English Language or English Literature, GCSE Maths and GCSE Science at grade C/4 or above prior to enrolment. We accept a range of qualifications in lieu of GCSEs for our Initial Teacher Training courses. Please see a full list of GCSE equivalencies for Initial Teacher Training. IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in each band, or equivalent. Candidates who have undertaken IELTS will also need to successfully pass our GCSE English equivalency test. Additional information. Equal Opportunities: The Department of Education is committed to inclusion and ensuring all individuals are equally respected in terms of treatment and access in line with BCU EDI strategy, so that no one is disadvantaged through personal discrimination or organisational practices and procedures.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, 1 year; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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