PGCE Primary Education (with QTS) at Teesside University

Programme overview

A postgraduate certificate qualifying graduates to teach at primary level with Qualified Teacher Status, covering professional skills, subject understanding, pedagogy, research and theory, with two school placements and action research.

Department: Initial Teacher Training | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Core Curriculum (English, maths and science), Developing Learning, Teaching and Pedagogy, Enhancing Learning, Teaching and Pedagogy, Professional Practices and Wider Curriculum.

Career pathways

Primary teaching, moving into professional development through the Early Career Framework as an early career teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 4 or standard equivalent in English, maths and science (an equivalency test is available). A first degree or equivalent; applicants without a 2:2 but with significant experience or further study may be considered. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to meet the Teachers' Standards, verify identity, complete occupational health clearance, a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with enrolment on the DBS update service, a safeguarding suitability assessment, a Declaration of Suitability for Teacher Training and two references. Selection includes an interview of about one hour with two members of the teaching team, a presentation on a reading activity for children aged 5-11, a reflective task and two scenario-based tasks and a data task completed before interview. International applicants: IELTS 7 or above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International PGCE (initial teacher training) rate; tuition only Source

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

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