Prep Qualified Teacher Status and PGCE at University of Buckingham

Programme overview

The Prep PGCE with QTS is a formal teacher training course tailored to teachers in independent preparatory schools. This course is only for those whose teaching includes pupils aged 11-13. If you are only teaching pupils aged 5-11 you must apply for the Primary QTS course.

Faculty: School of Education | Duration: 37 weeks full-time | Study mode: full-time (online) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

If you choose to take the Post Graduate Certificate in Education, alongside QTS, you will undertake a Level 7 (Masters) qualification that, if you complete successfully, will award you 60 credits. The PGCE is an academic qualification that allows you to reflect on your personal and professional development and respond positively to feedback.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will be expected to have the following qualifications: UK degree. An ENIC statement of comparability is required for qualifications that have been awarded outside of the UK. For equivalent qualifications, contact [email protected] to confirm that your qualification meets the University entry requirements. GCSE in English, maths and science or a science at grade 4 or above or equivalent. For equivalent qualifications, contact [email protected] to confirm that your qualification meets the University entry requirements. In addition, you must: Attend an interview. Demonstrate competence in literacy and numeracy Provide a reference from your headteacher supporting your application to undertake a PGCE. Obtain the commitment from your school to release you for the second school placement and to provide a suitable mentor.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 37 weeks full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/course-redirect/?coursecode=PCTF1PPP

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