Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) PGCE

Overview Updated 16/11/2018
The University of Northampton has been recognised as one of the top 25% performing ITT providers (DfE, 2017) and has been awarded multiple year allocation for training places.
This course is for graduates who are interested in a career in teaching. You will be trained to teach Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 (children aged five to 11 years). At the end of the course you will be recommended for QTS, allowing you to teach anywhere in the country, and you will also have 60 credits at Master’s level.

Additional
Information
School based placements
Work experience is integral to this course through school-based Placements. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of schools across Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties, giving you the best teaching foundation possible.
Course Details
You will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that you need to demonstrate the professional standards for teaching required by the Department for Education and exceed the minimum expectations for each Standard. We are committed to ensuring you are graded as a ‘Good’ teacher who will be able to make a significant difference to the lives of all children.
If you studied your undergraduate degree with the University of Northampton and are enrolling on to a full-time PGCE Primary QTS 5-11 or PGCE Primary QTS 3-7 course in 2018/19 then you will be eligible for the University of Northampton Alumni PGCE Bursary Award*.

Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
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Entry Requirements
You must hold an honours degree from a UK University (or equivalent) and whenever possible the classification should be a 2:1 or First. It is considered that you will benefit from school experience before the course starts.
You will need to have a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above and these must include Mathematics, English Language and Science. You must have these before applying. You will be interviewed and you will need to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and Health checks.
You must pass the National College for Teaching and Learning (NCTL) professional skills tests in numeracy and literacy prior to enroling on the course. Please contact study@northampton.ac.uk for advice.
If you would like more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
English Language Requirements

Course Content
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Professional studies (30 Credits)
Module code: ITTM004Core Module Y
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Placement 1, 2 and 3 Primary Education 5-11 (20 credits each) ( Credits)
Module code: ITT3051P, ITT3052P and ITT3053PCore Module Y
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Teaching, Learning and Assessment (30 Credits)
Module code: ITTM003Core Module Y
Facilities &
Special Features
We have an extensive School Experience Library which you will have access to use. It is made up of resources specifically for trainee teachers, to support you in your placements. You will be able to borrow activities, planning materials, puppets, games and large books for story time, among many other things.
“The quality of training is enhanced by the excellent resources at the University” (Ofsted 2014).
Reading List
- The core text is Cremin, T. and Arthur, J. (eds) (2014) Learning to Teach in the Primary School. 3rd Ed. Abingdon: Routledge (also available as an eBook).

Fees & Funding
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250
Additional costs
There will be additional costs for travel to placements, optional visits within modules, and paper based materials for recording and storage of evidence. We provide financial support for your placement travel costs according to the annually reviewed process.
18/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250

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