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PGCE Primary at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PGCE Primary trains graduates to become primary school teachers, developing understanding of pedagogy with experience in a variety of schools. It has been running for over 60 years.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Professional Strand provides generic foundations for future Primary teachers.

Career pathways

Support for applying for teaching posts includes workshops run by head teachers and recruitment specialists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 degree or above. GCSE grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Science. Recent experience working with children or observing teaching is useful but not essential.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 for the whole programme (2027/28). Fee as listed for the PGCE course. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,100 for the whole programme (2027/28). Fee as listed for the PGCE course. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://le.ac.uk/courses/pgce-primary

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