PGCE Primary Lower (3-7 years) with QTS at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

Grounded in the learning of our acclaimed PGCE General Primary, this Early Years pathway allows you to hone skills to teach in the Key Stage 1 setting, either in schools or nurseries. This unique course pathway gives you the opportunity to nurture children at the very start of their education journey. You’ll learn through a blend of theory and hands-on experience, working within the National Curriculum framework.

Faculty: Institute of Education, Arts and Society | Duration: Full-time: 1 Year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme is focused on the two key elements that make effective practitioners. Firstly, raising the achievement of children and secondly, high-quality teaching and learning. Modules include: PGCE7003 Building Professional Understanding; PGCE7004 Enhancing Professional Practice; PGPC9130 Being a Teacher; PGPC9140 Learning Teaching and Subject Knowledge; PGPC1960 Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy; PGPC9070 Cumbria Teacher of Reading; PGPC9160 Beginning Professional Practice (Placement Module); PGPC9170 Developing Professional Practice (Placement Module); PGPC9180 Extending Professional Practice (Placement Module).

Career pathways

The programme also recognises that gaining a PGCE and achieving QTS is not the end of your professional learning journey. It is with this in mind that the contributory modules have been planned to allow you to undertake a seamless transition to a University of Cumbria MA in education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First degree, or equivalent with a minimum of 2:2. Three GCSEs at minimum grade C/4 or above to include English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Science (including biology, chemistry or physics). A satisfactory academic (university) reference AND a satisfactory professional reference if more than three years since academic study. All candidates must demonstrate professional suitability through interview and must obtain medical and enhanced DBS clearance according to established university procedures. GCSEs: Three GCSEs at minimum grade C/4 We want someone who: Those who display a passion for children's learning. Aspiring teachers who can bring their own experience to the classroom setting. Enthusiastic and engaging communicators. Applicants with the ability to discriminate key ideas and express arguments. Graduates with a 2:2 or above degree classification. An enhanced DBS check is required. Minimum entry: First degree, or equivalent with a minimum of 2:2 Honours degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 1 Year

Apply through the official page: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/

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