PGCE Primary Education with Specialism in Physical Education with QTS (5-11) at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

Do you have a passion for educating children, and the value and role Physical Education can play in their development? If your aim is to become a reflective, critical and enquiring primary school teacher then our PGCE Primary Education with Specialism in Physical Education with QTS is the course for you. Our PGCE Primary Education with Specialism in Physical Education with QTS puts the holistic development of children at the heart of what you will learn.

What you will study

You’ll discover that the way we teach you and the time you spend in schools in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area will give you a broad experience of working with children who come from a wide range of different social, economic and cultural backgrounds, so you’ll be confident, committed and creative teacher ready for the Early Career Framework. In line with DfE requirements, we have designed Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) sessions for this course. Modules include Core Curriculum, Foundation Curriculum, School Based Training 1, School Based Training 2, Professional Studies and Leadership - PE Specialism.

Career pathways

Whatever subjects you choose, we focus on giving up-to-date knowledge. Making use of your strong knowledge of physical education, along with the real-life experience you gain from going on placements, should 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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