Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Primary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS)

The PGCE covers the 5–11 age range. We have a number of places for primary French specialists.

The programme consists of school experience, primary professional studies and curriculum studies. Almost half your time (18 weeks) will be spent in schools to build your confidence and competence as a classroom practitioner. The focus on professional studies and curriculum studies will prepare you to deliver the National Curriculum in school. You will cover: art; design and technology; English; geography; history; information and communication technology; mathematics; music; physical education; religious education; and science.

In order to be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you must demonstrate compliance with all the specified standards, including successful completion of the Training and Development Agency for Schools’ (TDA) tests in numeracy, literacy and ICT. You undertake 60 credits of Master’s-level modules throughout your training year. If you successfully pass all components, you graduate with the PGCE at Master’s level and are recommended for QTS.

Students who pass the PGCE with QTS have the option to continue their studies on a part-time basis on the MEd Practitioner Enquiry. The MEd focuses on teaching and learning in school settings and draws on the experience you acquire through your day-to-day teaching. Students choosing this option benefit from fast-track entry, which enables them to complete the MEd Practitioner Enquiry in two years.

We offer the following Primary PGCE programme and more information can be found on the GTTR website:

Primary (X100)
Please note that if you are interested in undertaking Primary French, you should apply for the general Primary course code (X100), and indicate that you are interested in the French module.