PGCE Primary (Part-Time) at Lincoln Bishop University

Programme overview

This PGCE course prepares you to teach children in either the 3 to 7 age range or 5-11 age phase. This 2-year, part-time blended route provides you with the skills to teach your chosen age range, integrating theory and practice and combining study at either postgraduate or professional level alongside practical training to enable you to meet the Teachers’ Standards by the end of the course. This course will be delivered via blended learning with training usually taking place on a Monday.

Faculty: School of Teacher Education | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Significant Incidents for Professional Development. Year 2: Practitioner Inquiry.

Career pathways

The teaching profession has a well-structured career pathway which moves progressively from initial teacher training (ITT) through to Early Career Teacher (ECT) status. On passing your induction, your career can develop with opportunities to work towards NPQs (National Professional Qualifications), or progress towards leadership positions, such as Deputy Head teacher, and perhaps a Headteacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics and a Science, evidenced before enrolment; an honours degree at 2:2 or above (predicted classification accepted where the degree is awarded in the year of application); satisfactory Declaration of Health and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Interview; school experience is encouraged but not required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,855 a year (2026/27). Part-time year 1; year 2 fee £2,935. 2027 entry PGCE fees to be confirmed. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/B38/2NP6

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