PGCE Primary Education at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

Please note: applications for all our PGCE course close at 5pm on Friday 31 July. To discuss your application after this date, contact the Admissions Team by email: [email protected]. We offer students an exceptional training experience – if you’re looking for a lifelong, challenging and exciting career, teaching may be for you.

Faculty: School of Education, Health & Science | Department: Education and Learning | Duration: 1 year full-time ages 3 - 7 (fs/ks1); 1 year full-time ages 5 - 11 (ks1/ks2); 18 months part-time ages 3 - 7 (fs/ks1); 18 months part-time ages 5 - 11 (ks1/ks2) | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; September 2028 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 7: School Experience 1, School Experience 2, School Experience 3, Research-Informed Professional Studies, Primary Curriculum Studies: Part 1, Primary Curriculum Studies: Part 2.

Career pathways

Employment rates have been consistently high for graduates and we offer you the opportunity to progress into a career in primary school teaching, leading to roles at senior leadership level in schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree An honours degree, normally a 2.2 or above. If you do not hold a 2.2 or above, we will be able to consider your application but will require additional information. GCSE English Language, Maths and Science GCSE English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject at grade 4 (C) or above, or an equivalent qualification. If you don’t have a traditional GCSE, get in touch with our admissions team who will be able to advise you. Fitness to practice declaration If you are offered a place on the programme you will be required to complete a health declaration, which will be assessed by the University Doctor. Safeguarding checks The University of Gloucestershire is committed to safegua

Intake: September 2027; September 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time ages 3 - 7 (fs/ks1); 1 year full-time ages 5 - 11 (ks1/ks2); 18 months part-time ag

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