Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) PGCE at University of Northampton

This PGCE course will train you to teach children aged 5–11, preparing you for a career in primary education. Upon completion, you’ll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), the national teaching qualification.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology  |  Department: Education and Teacher Training  |  Duration: 1 year full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course has been designed to contribute towards achieving the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goal: SDG4 Quality Education. You will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that you need to become a creative teacher who will be able to make a significant difference to the lives of children. Modules include School Experience PGCE1 Primary Education 5-11, School Experience PGCE2 Primary Education 5-11, School Experience PGCE3 Primary Education 5-11, Professional Studies, Teaching, Learning and Subject Knowledge.

Career pathways

When you successfully complete this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status which is presently nationally recognised as the professional qualification for teachers. You will be assessed in teaching the 5-11 age range, thus giving you access to a primary teaching career.

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