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Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Primary at University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Primary PGCE leading to a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status for ages 5 to 11, with at least 24 weeks across two contrasting school placements and 60 masters credits.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Education  |  Duration: 43 weeks full-time (including 6 weeks of school holidays)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Includes Foundations of Primary Teaching and Pedagogy, Curriculum and Inclusive Practice, teaching across the whole primary curriculum.

Career pathways

Primary school teacher and early career teaching roles.

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 undergraduate honours degree. GCSE grade 4/C in English Language, Mathematics and a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science) or equivalent (equivalency tests accepted). Enhanced DBS, Fitness to Train to Teach check and safeguarding training required. IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent for international applicants.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 43 weeks full-time (including 6 weeks of school holidays)

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