PGCE Primary with QTS at Manchester Metropolitan University

Entry requirements

Degree. You must have obtained (or be working towards) a 2:2 honours degree (or international equivalent). For exceptional candidates, particularly those with a higher-level degree or substantial relevant work experience in schools or relevant occupations, we will consider applications from those who hold a 3rd class degree. GCSE. You will need GCSE grade C/4 or above in English language, mathematics and science. You can apply with GCSEs pending for this course and sit the relevant equivalency tests approved by Manchester Met (see our admissions tutor team for approved equivalency providers). As per government requirements for teacher training courses, we are not able to accept key skills, adult numeracy and literacy or functional skills as an alternative to GCSE English language and mathematics. We are not able to accept human biology, physiology, environmental or agricultural science as an alternative to GCSE science qualification. We are not able to consider Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-levels, BTECs) as an alternative to GCSE English language, mathematics and science. If you are due to graduate or have graduated within the last three years your principal referee must be a university lecturer from where you graduated. A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and satisfactory health check are also required. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course. Overseas. You will need a GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language or equivalent, in addition to one of the following, taken within two years of course start date. IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall and no component below 6.0. TOEFL iBT 95 overall and minimum Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 21. Pearson PTE 70 overall and no component below 61. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) 190 points overall with no component below 170 points. Further details can be found on mmu.ac.uk/international. Personal Statement. To apply for teacher training the personal statement plays an important role in the admissions process. Successful candidates will demonstrate a good understanding of teaching and learning within a primary school setting. You may wish to evidence your understanding by drawing on related examples or experiences, such as time spent in schools or other learning settings. Interview. You will be expected to attend an interview as part of the application process.