Program description
PGCE Primary 5-11 - PGCE
By choosing to train as a teacher of five to 11-year-olds with London Metropolitan University, you’ll be joining a powerful partnership of diverse teachers and schools. In this Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA)-accredited course, the emphasis is on urban multicultural environments, ideal if you want to teach in a city setting. You’ll undertake school placements of 11 and 13 weeks, giving you hands-on practical experience.
Our trainees attain highly, with 95% achieving an Ofsted good or outstanding grade by the end of the course, and 96% obtaining employment, many in their placement schools.
Admission requirements
You will be required to have:
- minimum of a 2.2 UK degree or master’s (MA/MSc)
- literacy and numeracy tests — these are university-based tests, which you will be asked to undertake at your interview
- a valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and Confirmation of Fitness to Teach (eg a London Metropolitan University Health Check) which you will be advised to apply for after an offer is made
- GCSE English, Mathematics and Science grade C/4 or above (or equivalent, see Equivalency Testing or A Star Teachers)
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Learn moreProgram content
- Curriculum Studies
- Professionalism and Inclusive Practice
- School Experience to Progress Point 2
- School Experience to Progress Point 5
Modules and module details are subject to change over time.
Scholarships & funding
Funding is available for many postgraduate courses leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
For more information about the scholarships, please visit the university website.
Tuition fees
- UK/EU Students: £9,250 per year
- International Students: £12,700 per year
Career opportunities
This intensive PGCE leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which enables you to teach five to 11-year-olds. Our trainees have gone on to secure primary teacher roles at schools including Epsom Primary School, Dartford Bridge Primary, Mission Grove Primary School and more.
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London Metropolitan University
Based in England’s historic capital city, London Metropolitan University has a rich history of education with its roots dating back to 1848. Taking its current form following a merger of two well-renowned universities in 2002, it offers a wide range...
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