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University of Roehampton: Primary
| Institution | University of Roehampton View institution profile |
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| Department | Education |
| Web | www.roehampton.ac.uk |
| postgraduate@roehampton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 8392 3232 |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Summary
*Do you want to inspire young people and help change lives? Would you like to enjoy a great starting salary and a rewarding career? Teaching offers all of this. Being able to educate and inspire future generations, seeing young children grow and develop with your help is unlike any other job. * As one of the UK’s leading and longest-running providers of teacher education, we can offer you the best foundation for a successful career in the profession. Completion of this one year course will provide you with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from one of the highest rated providers in the country. PGCE Primary at Roehampton will provide you with 60 credits towards a master's qualification.
If you study PGCE Primary at Roehampton you will be taught by a supportive, passionate and driven team of academic staff who are all specialists in their subject areas. Our academic staff strive to ensure you receive the best education and will encourage you to become a confident and successful teacher. We also have a range of support departments to help you with everything from dealing with money matters, to support with your studies.
This postgraduate course gives you the tools to build a successful career in teaching while providing a holistic view of the profession; you will look at the role of the child, the curriculum and the teacher. You will apply to specialise in a pathway for either 3-7 or 5-11 year olds.
You will cover all of the National Curriculum Core and Foundation Subjects, examine learning across the curriculum and the relationship between the subjects in these two groups.
You will study a range of modules which will hone your expertise and effectiveness as a teacher. You will learn how to manage a classroom, how planning and preparation contribute to the effectiveness of your teaching, how best to work with parents and other adults, and gain an understanding of children’s behaviour.
Our subject rooms are set up to include resources you will find in a primary classroom environment. This is important for your full immersion into the school environment and familiarity with the way classrooms are structured, and the type of resources teachers need on a daily basis.
Two assessed teaching placements in our partner schools will provide you with invaluable hands-on work experience giving you the confidence for your future career and a better understanding of how teaching works in practice. The opportunity to review pedagogy in other schools is also provided.
All our academic staff have extensive teaching experience in schools, and many have served in local authorities or subject associations as advisory teachers, as Ofsted inspectors or as consultants. This means that our programmes are based on the reality of the classroom and the education system. Many work at the cutting edge of research in teacher education, which has a positive impact on the quality of provision for all of our students.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Find out more here: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/applying/pgce-primary-entry-requirements/ |
| Location | Froebel College Grove House Roehampton Lane London SW15 5PJ |
Fees
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Why this course?
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Ofsted rates our primary age courses as "Outstanding" (2023 report)
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Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering the high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students
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Roehampton has been providing teacher training through its college for over 180 years
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At least 20 weeks school placement with excellent mentoring, building your confidence, ready for your first job
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Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023)
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The 2023 Complete University Guide ranks Roehampton 2nd in London for research quality in education
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Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021)
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Successful completion of this course will gain you the award of a PGCE, which includes qualified teacher status
About this course:
Train to be a primary school teacher at Roehampton, with its uniquely long heritage in teacher training and its commitment to Froebelian principles of education. Topics covered include:
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Professional Studies
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The Core Curriculum
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The Wider Curriculum
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School Experience
Skills:
You will cover all of the Early Years Foundation stage, National Curriculum Core and Foundation Subjects. You will examine learning across the curriculum and the relationship between the subjects in these two groups.
Our subject rooms are set up to include resources you will find in a primary classroom environment. This is important for your full immersion into the school environment and familiarity with the way classrooms are structured, and the type of resources teachers need on a daily basis.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of PGCE Primary go into careers in:
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Teaching
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Management and leadership roles within schools and other education settings
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Charity roles
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Policy advice
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National assessment
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Curriculum development.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Find out more here: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/applying/pgce-primary-entry-requirements/ |
| Location | Froebel College Grove House Roehampton Lane London SW15 5PJ |
Fees
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Roehampton
The University of Roehampton offers a diverse range of postgraduate taught and research programmes that are industry-relevant, career focused and taught by leading experts and researchers.
Our research has shaped national policy, supported communities worldwide, championed a fair and just society, and led to advances in health and wellbeing. It is fundamental to our university and will play a key role in what you learn here at Roehampton.
Based in southwest London, we are just 30 minutes away from central London, providing you with a wide range of employment opportunities.
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