PGCE Primary Education with QTS at University of Sunderland

Entry requirements

You'll usually need a 2:2 honours degree or above from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification. You must also be suitable for teacher training, as assessed by the University. You must have grade C or above in maths, science, and English, or an equal qualification. If your GCSEs use number grades, you need at least a 4. We only accept equivalency tests from equivalencytesting.com(opens in new tab). In addition to academic qualifications, you must also: Have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; Complete a medical pro forma (based on DFEE Circular 8/92); Your numeracy and literacy skills are assessed throughout the course, in line with the Department for Education guidance after the Professional Skills Test was removed. You may have experience in a mainstream primary school to build knowledge of Key Stage 1 and 2, but this is not essential. We assess your potential to learn, not your experience. All successful applicants are invited to interview. Interviews begin in early November, so we recommend you apply as soon as applications open in October. If you have a foundation degree, you'll need at least 60 credits at level 6 to meet the entry requirements. Read our additional information about the part-time course.