PGCE Primary Early Years Education with QTS (3-7) at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

If you have a passion for teaching children 3-11 years, join us on this degree and gain recommendation for QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). Specialise in the early years phase, teaching children 3-7 years and make significant contribution to their learning and development. This primary early years teaching degree covers the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need for teaching children aged 3-11 with a specialism in the 3-7 age phase.

What you will study

There are three key parts to the course. The first is Personal and Professional Attitudes, Values and Beliefs. You’ll learn to take charge of, and reflect on, your own progress as a trainee teacher. Compulsory modules include Evidence-informed practice (early years); ITE Curriculum and Practice (Early Years); Principles of learning and curriculum design (early years).

Career pathways

This PGCE is accredited by the Department for Education. Successful completion of the programme will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:2 or above (or equivalent). When you apply, you are expected to have: A first or second class Honours degree from a UK university (or equivalent qualification) GCSE English Language or English Literature, GCSE Mathematics and GCSE Science at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) Sufficient levels of information and communications technology competence to access course materials e.g. virtual learning environment, email, video conferencing software A commitment to, and understanding of, primary early years education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher An interview forms part of the selection process, which can be conducted online or face to face. Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee for the whole course Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International tuition fee for the whole course Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/pgce-primary-early-years/

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