PGCE Primary (University Centred) at York St John University

Train to become an outstanding Primary school teacher on our inspiring course. We combine university based teaching with creative school partnerships. Studying on this university-based PGCE course means that the majority of your academic teaching will be delivered on our campus. There are 3 school placements that make up two thirds of the course. These allow you to gain teaching experience to become confident and competent in the classroom, and help to build the professional knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes you need to graduate as an outstanding teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Faculty: School of Education, Language and Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Learning and Teaching in the Primary Curriculum; The Developing Professional (Primary); School Experience modules.

Career pathways

Completing this degree will give you Qualified Teacher Status. This means you will be recognised by the Teaching Regulation Agency as a qualified teacher.

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