PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education (QTS) - Primary SEND at University of Birmingham

Empower your teaching journey with our specialist SEND programme. Gain exceptional training and support to inspire young minds in the 3-11 age range, through close partnerships with schools. Our PGCE Primary SEND (QTS) programme ensures your professional growth, guiding you to make informed teaching decisions.

Department: Teacher Training  |  Duration: 36 weeks  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

All PGCE Primary SEND (QTS) students take 6 compulsory modules, each worth 10 or 20 credits. Modules include Primary School Studies (SEND) 2: Inclusion in the Primary SEND Curriculum, Teaching Experience 1 (Primary), Intensive Teaching and Practice 3 and 4 (Primary).

Career pathways

The University of Birmingham's PGCE Primary SEND QTS Teacher Training course is highly esteemed across Birmingham and the West Midlands. We boast an exceptional record of student employment post-course completion, with numerous alumni advancing to roles as Primary SENCO, subject and phase lead, Heads of Departments, Senior Managers, advisers, and university tutors.

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