Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE (Colchester Teacher Training Consortium) - Primary and Secondary at University of Suffolk

Programme overview

Colchester Teacher Training Consortium (CTTC) provides new teachers entering the profession with the evidence-based knowledge and skills they need to become exceptional, critically reflective practitioners through a curriculum that reflects the principles of effective teacher professional development. The scope of the curriculum ensures that theory and practice are developed side by side with expert input used to develop trainees’ knowledge and to ensure full coverage of the ITT Core Content Framework and beyond.

What you will study

Modules include Professional Practice (Mandatory), Making an Impact on Teaching and Learning, Inclusive Practice and Equitable Learning.

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Entry requirements

GCSE; GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths (and a Science subject for primary age phase). Degree; A UK first degree (or equivalent) - normally 2.2 honours or above (with a minimum of 300 credits with 60 at Level 6 for primary trainees. for secondary trainees, this should be in a directly relevant or closely related subject. Completion of a Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course might be a condition of offer depending on the outcome of interview. If your qualifications were not gained in the UK, you can visit the UK ENIC website to find out whether your qualifications are considered to be equivalent to UK GCSEs and degrees. Please note that the onus is on you to prove that your qualifications are equivalent and you must include a UK ENIC statement with your application verifying this. Any offer of a place will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; Health and physical capacity to train to teach; Safeguarding background checks; Childcare disqualification checks

Intake: September 2026

Duration: One year full-time

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