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PGCE Primary Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist with QTS (5-11) at Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Specialist pathway enables you to develop a specialism in Mental Health and Wellbeing alongside gaining the Primary PGCE with QTS. Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). We’ve been nominated for the

Faculty: Education  |  Department: Primary and Childhood Education  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is made up of four key elements. The first is academic study at Masters level. This will teach you vital academic and professional skills for teaching and exploring the principles of learning and curriculum design.

Career pathways

This specialist PGCE programme is perfect for anyone wanting to become a primary teacher and take their first steps towards becoming a mental health and wellbeing lead in a school setting. If you are an aspiring teacher and want to become a primary mental health and wellbeing specialist this course is for you.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:2 or above (or equivalent). No specific subjects required. When you apply, you are expected to have: A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above). No specific subjects are required. GCSE English Language or English Literature at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent GCSE Science at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent A commitment to, and understanding of, primary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher. 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. An interview forms part of the selection process, which can be conducted online or face to face. 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 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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