PGCE Primary Education

Entry requirements

Applicants must strictly meet all the criteria listed

1. GCSE passes at grade C in mathematics and science. GCSE pass at grade C in English

2. An honours degree. Priority will be given to students with a 2.1 degree but students holding a 2.2 degree are welcome to apply.

The degree must be appropriate to a primary education subject area. Primary curriculum subjects include Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Languages/Literature, Art, Music, Drama, Personal Development, Physical Education and Religion.

3. knowledge, interest and experience in the education of primary aged children in a formal classroom setting gained within the last three years. (Classroom practice should exceed at least 2 weeks).

4. Medical certificate of satisfactory health.

5. Evidence of good quality presentation and basic literacy skills are required throughout the application process.

6. Applications will be scrutinised to ensure that they do not have a criminal record which would inhibit their ability to work safely with children.

7. Two acceptable references must be provided - one character and one academic.

Months of entry

August

Course content

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd November 2024.

This course prepares you to teach within the 4-11 age range. It leads to qualified teaching status within primary school. Successful
completion qualifies you to seek registration with the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland and the religious certificate is recognised by all four churches within Northern Ireland.

The major aim of this course is to help you acquire competence in the basic skills of teaching and classroom management within the primary school. In order to ensure a close link between theory and practice, the course includes both university and school-based work throughout the year. In total, you will spend 19 weeks in school and 19 weeks in university.

The course promotes your intellectual development and preparation for teaching and incorporates critical reflection in education issues, theories and classroom practice.

Information for international students

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.