PGCE Primary Education (QTS) at Middlesex University

Entry requirements

For this course, ideally, we are looking for a 2:2 honours degree or above – all subjects considered. The following requirements are set out in the Initial Teacher Training Criteria document. You must have: GCSE grade C / grade 4 or above in English, science and mathematics or standard equivalent. We also accept the equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or any other appropriately accredited provider. We cannot accept functional skills or key skills or IELTS. Been subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check and/or any other appropriate background check. We recommend that you gain some experience of working in a school context before you start the course. Recent experience in a primary school setting will support you in making the right career choice and, if completed prior to your interview, will support you in your ability to contribute to the tasks during the selection process. If you are successful at the interview, you will then be offered a place on the course subject to academic, health and police check requirements. Entry onto this course requires an interview. We use the interview to find out more about you, to better understand your aspirations and interests, and to explore why you want to study with us. At the interview stage, your suitability for teaching will be judged, including your subject knowledge for teaching and your potential to demonstrate proficiency with fundamental English and mathematics. If we identify any