PGCE Primary 5-11 (with QTS) at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Join a course whose graduates inspire thousands of children and teach in many schools across Oxfordshire and beyond. Our PGCE will help you develop the subject and pedagogical knowledge you need to become an effective, reflective classroom teacher.

Faculty: School of Education, Humanities and Languages | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PGCE prepares you to teach effectively across the primary phase. Underpinned by Department for Education expectations, our curriculum develops the knowledge, skills you need to become a reflective and inclusive teacher who supports each pupil to thrive.

Career pathways

Start your teaching career with confidence. Teaching is a career where you can make a lasting difference to children’s lives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE: GCSEs or equivalents: achieve a standard of grade 4 or higher in English, Mathematics and Science (Science with Chemistry, Science with Physics, Science with Biology). A recognised UK degree, or degree equivalent, and a minimum of a second class honours (2.2). All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made. Additional DBS and Health teaching checks are completed prior to your enrolment. Once you have accepted an offer from Oxford Brookes you will be notified to complete your Health and DBS checks preceding your enrolment. Screening All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made. Selection process Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to an online interview. You'll receive an email invite to your interview, where you’ll find linked interview advice and guidance about what to bring and how to prepare. The interview is an opportunity for us to get to know you and for you to discover more about the programme. During the interview you will be given the opportunity to respond to a core element of the OBU ITET evidence base. UCAS code: PGCE (5-11) 2254.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/pgce-primary-campus-based-5-11#apply

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