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PGCE Primary (Provider-Led, School-based) with Qualified Teacher Status at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Changing career to become a teacher is a big step. Kimberley Tinsley left a 13-year career working as a children’s Speech and Language Therapist in the NHS to join our School-based Primary PGCE. If you’re passionate about embarking on a teaching career, the PGCE Primary (Provider-Led, School-based) enables you to immerse yourself in practical experience from the outset.

Department: Teacher Training  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

There are few professions as important and satisfying as teaching. Successful completion of this course gives you the ideal springboard into a worthwhile career: a PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status, 60 credits at masters level and substantial practical experience.

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Entry requirements

For entry on to any Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme, there is a minimum requirement nationally of a Grade C (Grade 4) or above in English, science and mathematics at GCSE. Equivalency tests will be accepted in English, Mathematics and Science.; Applicants must have an Undergraduate Honours degree or equivalent. The minimum classification is 2:2. A 3rd Class degree may be considered if there were extenuating and exceptional circumstances that may provide a context for the classification; in this instance the candidate will be asked to attend a panel to discuss the outcome. This may include the need for Level 7 support and guidance for masterly reading and writing, as supported by the PAT system.; There are a range of equivalencies and you should check with the admissions team. Please contact [email protected] if you need clarification.; A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at the point of accepting a place at the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 1 year

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