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International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) with PGCE at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The IQTS with PGCE is a 60-credit, level 7, online, part-time programme. It enables you to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) alongside PGCE credits. The modules cover subject pedagogy, the theory and practice of teaching primary subjects, and professional identity.

Department: Education  |  Duration: Part-time: 1 year  |  Study mode: online (part-time)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Postgraduate certificate core modules: Professional Practice 1: Fundamentals of Practice, ​​Professional Practice 2: Enhancement of Practice​, ​​Professional Practice 3: Qualifying and Transition Phase​, Professional Theory 1: Professional Identity, Professional Theory 2: Subject Pedagogy.

Career pathways

The iQTS with PGCE gives you a highly respected route into primary teaching, across the world. You will automatically be recommended for English QTS from the UK government Department for Education upon successful completion of this course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for the course will require the following: Undergraduate degree (at least a 2:2) with Honours or equivalent; Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or equivalent; Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent; Grade 4 in GCSE Science or equivalent; When completing your application, you must provide evidence of your qualifications as well as other requested documentation . Those without any one of the above requirements must complete an equivalency test demonstrating attainment as grade 4 equivalency as a condition of enrolment onto the programme.; English language qualifications; If English is not your first language, or you have not successfully completed your highest level of qualification in English, you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need a minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 or equivalent and no lower than 6 in any area.; If you studied your undergraduate degree in English, please provide evidence of this to demonstrate your proficiency in English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 for the whole programme (2025/26). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

International applicants: GBP 9,535 for the whole programme (2025/26). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Part-time: 1 year

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