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

Programme overview

Do you have a passion for educating children, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? If your aim is to become a reflective, critical and enquiring primary school teacher then our PGCE Primary Education with Specialism in SEN and QTS is the course 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. Modules include Core Curriculum, Foundation Curriculum, School Based Training 1, School Based Training 2, Professional Studies and Leadership - SEN Specialism.

Career pathways

Approximately two thirds of this well-structured and supervised programme includes blocked time in schools/settings where trainees will gain direct teaching experience and work with experienced practitioners in the classroom. School based sessions are undertaken predominately in West Midland primary schools.

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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. While not essential, you may wish to gain some experience in primary school before attending an interview. 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.

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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