PGCE Primary Education with Special Educational Needs and Disability at Plymouth Marjon University

Programme overview

Do you want to be there for those children who need extra support with their learning? Our specialist PGCE Primary Education with Special Educational Needs and Disability (5-11) is for trainee teachers with an interest in special education and SEND pupils. This course is a direct route to a career that helps pupils in mainstream and special schools to develop confidence and knowledge.

Faculty: Teacher Training | Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Inclusion in the primary classroom, Developing knowledge for planning, teaching and assessment, Developing a philosophy of learning and teaching across the primary curriculum, Current educational issues for the teaching professional, Teaching placement.

Career pathways

You will develop the critical thinking that results in a reflective, flexible, caring, confident and knowledgeable approach to teaching, with outstanding results for pupils. Graduates from our PGCEs achieve extremely high rates of employment with fast progression to leadership roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A degree at 2:2 or above; GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade 4 or grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification); Candidates must meet the requirements for fitness to teach as detailed in ‘Fit to Teach’ by completing an online medical questionnaire

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,200 a year (2026/27) Source

Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

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