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University of Warwick: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary (2-7 or 5-11)
Institution | University of Warwick View institution profile |
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Department | Centre for Education Studies |
Web | https://warwick.ac.uk/ |
student.recruitment@warwick.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 024 7652 3523 |
Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Summary
The Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a high-quality programme founded on the Warwick Teacher Values of Social Justice, Intellectual Curiosity and Creativity. Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education has strong partnerships with schools across the region. With us you will become an effective and confident teacher and make a real difference to young people’s futures.
The course is fully accredited by the DfE and the ambitious curriculum both encompasses and goes beyond the ITT Core Content Framework.
**Course overview**
Our Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) focuses on the 5-11 age range and our Early Years Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) focuses on the 3-7 age range. Our courses will develop you into a highly effective teacher, equipped with the values, skills, and knowledge to become a successful school leader.
On the course you will learn key pedagogic principles e.g. behaviour management, assessment for learning and how to meet the needs of all through creating an inclusive classroom. You will develop your subject knowledge whilst learning how to plan and teach across all National Curriculum subjects, and the Foundation Stage Curriculum (Early Years Programme). Enhanced training in SEND teaching and learning is a distinctive aspect of our school and professional experience.
You will have access to excellent personal, academic and pastoral support. From our partner schools, you can expect a programme of mentor support and professional training and development, which complements the University-based elements of the course, and which will support your development of classroom practice.
In partnership with regional schools, we will ensure that you have the skills and knowledge needed to forge a strong personal and professional identity, which you will continue to develop throughout your career. The Warwick Teacher Values, of Social Justice, Intellectual Curiosity and Creativity run through all our programmes.
Please visit the Centre for Teacher Education website to find out more.
This information is applicable for 2024 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Minimum requirements Apply through DfE Apply for postgraduate teacher training programmes. English language requirements Band B International qualifications |
Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a high-quality programme of professional education. Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education has partnerships with schools across the region. You will become a confident teacher and make a real difference to young children's development
Our Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education is based on a partnership between us and schools within the region. It is a high-quality programme of professional education, leading to qualified teacher status (QTS) and Master’s level credits. Our course aims to develop you into a highly reflective practitioner, able to adapt and respond to changes in settings and national educational contexts, and able to take responsibility for your ongoing professional development in preparation for future leadership.
From us, you can expect a taught course which will prepare you for the realities and rigours of teaching a broad curriculum fit for the 21st century. You will also have access to excellent personal, academic and pastoral support. From our partner schools, you can expect a programme of mentor support and professional training and development, which will complement the University-based elements of the course, and which will support your development of classroom practice.
You may also wish to consider our School Direct routes. Please visit the Centre for Teacher Education websiteLink opens in a new window to find out more.
Enhanced training in SEN teaching and learning is a distinctive aspect of our school and professional experience.
The Warwick Teacher Values, based on social justice, curiosity and creativity run through all our programmes.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Minimum requirements 2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent). At least Grade C in GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science (or equivalent). Please note, the new Grade 4 is considered equivalent to the old Grade C within the new grading system from 2017 onwards. Apply through DfE Apply for postgraduate teacher training programmes. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page. Additional requirements You will be asked to demonstrate your suitability to become a trainee/ teacher by completing an Enhanced Disclosure DBS. |
Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a high-quality programme of professional education. Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education has partnerships with schools across the region. You will become a confident teacher and make a real difference to young children's development
Our Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education is based on a partnership between us and schools within the region. It is a high-quality programme of professional education, leading to qualified teacher status (QTS) and Master’s level credits. Our course aims to develop you into a highly reflective practitioner, able to adapt and respond to changes in settings and national educational contexts, and able to take responsibility for your ongoing professional development in preparation for future leadership.
From us, you can expect a taught course which will prepare you for the realities and rigours of teaching a broad curriculum fit for the 21st century. You will also have access to excellent personal, academic and pastoral support. From our partner schools, you can expect a programme of mentor support and professional training and development, which will complement the University-based elements of the course, and which will support your development of classroom practice.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Minimum requirements 2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent). At least Grade C in GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science (or equivalent). Please note, the new Grade 4 is considered equivalent to the old Grade C within the new grading system from 2017 onwards. Apply through DfE Apply for postgraduate teacher training programmes. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page. Additional requirements You will be asked to demonstrate your suitability to become a trainee/ teacher by completing an Enhanced Disclosure DBS. |
Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
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