Taught course
PGCE Primary Education with Mathematics
Entry requirements
- To hold a first degree of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification.
For example Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc) etc. or similar . They are sometimes known as 'undergraduate' or 'first' degrees.
- To have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (previously Grade C) or above in the GCSE examinations in English, Mathematics and Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science).
- To have taken part in a rigorous selection process designed to assess your readiness to train to teach.
Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses, GCSE Equivalent Tests from other institutions or organisations, Key Skills Level 2 or Functional Skills Level 2.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education with Mathematics provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the primary school sector. The course complies with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education for Initial Teacher Training courses.
The PGCE in Primary Education with Mathematics is specifically designed to ensure that those who are successful will be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - the professional award required by all those who wish to teach in a maintained school.
You will focus on the teaching of the National Curriculum for primary schools and specialise in teaching Key Stages 1 and 2 whilst also having valuable opportunities to experience alternative educational settings such as Early Years, Secondary, SEND and transition. The course will also provide you with valuable understanding of early years practice in mathematics as well as the transition/practices into Key Stage 3.
Successful completion of the course will lead to recommendation for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), along with 60 credits at Master’s level.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGCE
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- enquiries@wlv.ac.uk