PGCE Primary at Plymouth Marjon University

Programme overview

Plymouth Marjon University is one of the most long-standing teacher training institutions in the country; we’ve been training teachers since the 1840s. If you want to train to teach whilst being an active part of a university, a PGCE is the right choice for you. On this course you’ll be supported as a trainee within the university, at the same time as having high exposure to classrooms in our huge range of partnership schools.

Faculty: Teacher Training | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 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 become an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in a primary school. Most trainees start to apply for jobs from January ready for September start.

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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 Secretary of State’s ‘Fit to Teach’ requirements by completing an online medical questionnaire; A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required

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

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

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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

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