PGCE Primary (5-11) with QTS - Arete Learning Trust at University of York

Programme overview

A 10-month full-time PGCE that prepares graduates to teach across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 (ages 5-11) and leads to a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The course is worth 60 Masters-level credits that can count towards a Masters degree through accreditation of prior credited learning.

Department: Department of Education | Duration: 10 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two contrasting placements in different schools give experience in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, combined with taught sessions. Assignments cover lesson observation and wider school ethos, evaluation of a learning and teaching sequence, and a special study; professional aspects include the Teachers' Standards, a two-day secondary experience and a one-week professional enrichment experience.

Career pathways

Primary school teacher; teaching in the wider education sector (for example further education, nursery), alternative provision or international schools; education officer; education consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree at 2:2 or equivalent. GCSE Mathematics grade 4 (C) and GCSE English grade 4 (C); GCSE Science grade 4 (C) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science. Applications are made through Apply for Teacher Training using the course codes listed. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (other tests such as PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120 and LanguageCert Academic 70 also accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). 1 year full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 27,800 a year (2027/28). 1 year full-time; listed as International and EU Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 10 months full-time

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