PGCE Primary Education with QTS (5-11) at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Inspire young minds and ignite their love for learning through three professional placements. You’ll be guided by school-based mentors and Edge Hill tutors who will check you’re making good progress throughout your teacher training.

What you will study

We’ve designed this course to have three key parts. First, there’s academic study at Masters level. You’ll focus on developing essential teaching skills and explore the principles of learning and curriculum design in primary education. Compulsory modules include Principles of learning and curriculum design (primary); ITE curriculum and practice (primary); Evidence-informed practice (primary).

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 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. If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to meet the Department for Education’s standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee 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

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

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