Primary Education, PGCE
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you will be able to impact some of the most crucial years of a child's development? Our PGCE Primary Education is for you.
Our PGCE in Primary Education (postgraduate and professional routes) will enable you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills to teach in primary schools. We have exciting partnerships with schools, focusing in the urban inner-city. You will be able to train in two consecutive age ranges:
- Foundation + Key Stage 1
- Key Stage 1 + Key Stage 2
- Key Stage 2 (covering ages 7-9 and 9-11).
You will spend at least 24 weeks across two primary schools, which provides the extended experience you need to develop your professional knowledge and skills. There will be further opportunities to engage in a range of specialist schools and educational contexts.
School
Location
Duration
1 years full-time
Start month
September
Home fees 2023/24
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
Welcome to our PGCE in Primary Education. Your teaching comes from an experienced team of expert staff who are active researchers as well as being trained primary teachers.
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We are offering virtual events so that you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you.
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Entry requirements
Applicants should have:
- A good honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification
- Grade C at GCSE in English language, mathematics and science prior to application. (We accept equivalency tests from Equivalency Testing for Career Development and A Star Equivalency Testing.)
We also accept:
- BTEC/National Diploma
- International Baccalaureate
- Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education.
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Further information about entry
Attend a Selection Day.
Available to overseas students?
No
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
Enhanced disclosure
Applicants for this course are required to complete a suitability declaration, an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and an occupational health check.
How you will learn
Teaching
Studies cover all elements of the National Curriculum. Workshops are interactive, and we encourage you to work collaboratively. They include practical tasks and exploring theoretical perspectives. You also have the opportunity to take an enhancement in an area of personal interest or expertise (e.g. special educational needs).
Class sizes
The typical student intake per year averages 100-110. Students attend all lectures. Teaching groups are 20-25 and personal tutor groups are 15-20.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you will need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for course work, presentation and portfolio subject knowledge. Our library and online resources will support your further reading and research. You can also join a range of student societies, including Education.
Overall workload
Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.
Assessment
Assessment methods include essays, portfolios, presentations, and practical teaching in school.
After being formally assessed against the national statutory requirements, you can be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status.
The course provides an opportunity to gain Master's-level credits by submitting appropriate assignments.
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Dates and timetables
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
2023/24 fees
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Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from just over £100 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Other costs
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
- Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies (estimate, £150 per year)
- Placements: you are expected to pay for your transport to your placements during the year.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
You will spend a minimum of 24 weeks in a primary school, with extended experience in two schools. This will be an integral part of your study and provides the context in which you can develop your professional skills, knowledge and understanding.
There will also be further opportunities to engage in school-based training in a range of specialist schools and educational contexts.
How long is my placement?
You will spend a minimum of 24 weeks in a primary school, with extended experience in two schools.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Graduates of this course can pursue a teaching career in primary schools.
Employment rates are outstanding and have consistently been well above national and London averages. In 2017/18, employment rates were better than the sector and London - 96% of our trainees were employed in a teaching position.
Do you provide employability services?
Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.
The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.
Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.
We hold an Employability Fair which is attended by Partnership schools.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics.
Support from the department
During the course, you will be allocated a personal tutor who will support your studies. Your tutor will be on hand to offer both personal career and academic guidance. Individual support and designated workshops are tailored to meet the needs of each of our individual students in order to ensure high quality outcomes.
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