PGCE with QTS Early Years (3–7) Part-time (School-Led) at University of Chester

The part-time Primary/Early Years (3–7) School-Led PGCE with QTS is delivered locally in Shropshire by the University of Chester partners. Our course is available with either Shropshire Primary Partnership or Severn Training and Schools Alliance , offering a flexible two-year route into teaching for those wishing to specialise in the early years of education. This course equips you to teach across the early years and Key Stage 1 (ages 3–7), combining academic learning with school-based experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Chester School of Education  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Graduates of this course will be recommended for QTS, qualifying them to teach across the 3–7 age phase. With the additional award of a PGCE carrying 60 Master's credits, you will also be well placed to pursue further postgraduate study and professional development.

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