PGCE Primary Education (PGCE Primary)

University of Gloucestershire School of Education, Health and Science

Full time September PGCE 1 year

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About the course

We offer students an exceptional training experience – if you’re looking for a lifelong, challenging and exciting career, teaching may be for you.

The programme aims to prepare you for entry to the teaching profession through placements, lectures, seminars, practical workshops and directed study. There is significant emphasis on the principals of teaching and learning with frequent reference to the latest research.

You will develop the skills and understanding needed to teach and assess the full range of core and foundation primary subjects for children aged 3-7 or 5-11. You will also develop the knowledge required to cultivate management and leadership skills.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree, normally a 2.2 or above. If you do not hold a 2.2 or above, we will be able to consider your application but will require additional information

GCSE English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject at grade 4 (previously grade C) or above (or equivalent qualifications)

Satisfactory completion of Declaration of Health

Satisfactory completion of suitability form

Enhanced DBS clearance.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Gloucestershire

Take your career to the next level, research your passion, or discover a new vocation by unlocking your potential at UoG. Benefit from academic expertise that will help you develop innovative, real-world knowledge and advance in your chosen field. 97% of our postgraduates are employed or further study within 15 months of completing their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).

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Student Profile

Katharine

Katharine is a 2023 graduate in PGCE Primary Education at UoG and is now a class teacher at a primary school in Gloucestershire. Read what Katharine has to say about how her course prepared her for this first teaching role.

“I worked in a school admin and finance role and then decided I wanted to teach. I looked at others [universities] but it was the feel of everything at UoG that made me choose to study here. Particularly, as a mature student, the quality of support was really important for me – the accessibility, feel and location that would put me in the best place to achieve my teaching qualification.”

What were the high points of your time at UoG?

“Definitely the staff support – I went through family trauma during my first placement and the support I had was absolutely phenomenal, whether it was an email with a query or support with an assignment. A PGCE is intense and it could be overwhelming, but the staff made it all possible. The quality and content of the course is amazing, but you need skilled and supportive course leaders and tutors. Michelle and the lecturers are amazing – it wouldn’t have been possible without them.”

What have you been doing since you graduated?

“The links into the teaching world, given to me by UoG, were invaluable. My first placement [school] requested me back for my third placement! It was lovely to be asked back and since my training year I’ve since got a full-time teaching role at the school.”

Your advice for those considering training to teach later in life?

“Don’t be put off being a mature student! That experience and the life skills I gained while balancing work and being a parent can 100% be an asset.”