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  Primary (3-11) - PGCE


Aberystwyth University    School of Education

Full time September PGCE 1 year full-time
Education (11)

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The Primary PGCE programme at Aberystwyth University is designed to equip student teachers with the skills needed to become successful educators for children aged 3-11. This innovative course focuses on cross-phase teaching, preparing you to teach across both primary and secondary sectors. With a strong emphasis on practical experience, you'll spend at least 24 weeks in schools, working closely with experienced mentors. The programme covers a wide range of subjects, allowing you to specialize in either the Foundation Phase or Upper Primary. Entry requirements include a UK Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and specific GCSE grades in English, Maths, and Science. With a PGCE from Aberystwyth, you'll be well-prepared for a rewarding career in education.

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The Primary PGCE course aims to give student teachers the professional skills needed to become successful teachers who can engage all learners and lead learning across the primary age range. You will gain an understanding of children’s development and learning across the Foundation and upper primary age range. Working across all Areas of Learning and Experience, you will work with skilled and experienced practitioners and will be trained to teach ambitious and capable learners who are informed and confident about the world beyond school. This is an innovative course, which will give you an enriched understanding of the progression of pupils into the next phases of their education through focused experiences in other phases of schooling.

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Entry Requirements

UK Bachelors (Honours) degree, or international equivalent, in any subject area.

English Language Requirements IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent

Other Requirements GCSE Grade C in either English Language or Welsh Language (First Language). Grade C in GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy and Grade C in GCSE Science is also required. Other qualifications that demonstrate achievement at the same level are also acceptable. Please contact the PGCE Admissions staff for further details: .


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