Primary/Early Years (3-7) PGCE with QTS

Entry requirements

Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree

Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English Language, Mathematics and Science

Apply for Teacher Training through the Department for Education’s Apply service.

Safeguarding / Suitability

All successful candidates who receive an offer of a place for this course and choose the University of Chester as their Firm choice will be required to undergo checks with regards to their suitability to practice. 

A couple of months prior to admission to this course, the University will contact you to request that you complete a self-declaration form detailing any relevant convictions or other information that you believe may have an impact upon your ability to undertake work with children or vulnerable adults.  You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University as a registered body, there will be a charge for this.

Please note that the University does not accept previous DBS checks from other registered bodies or the update service.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning.

The University of Chester Partnership has a rich history of developing highly skilled, knowledgeable teachers, and has a high employability rate. Our Partnership has learning at its heart, combined with passion and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. We will provide you with the support you need to become a critically reflective evidence-based practitioner through a combination of academic challenge and school learning.

We will provide you with the support you need to become a critically reflective evidence-based practitioner through a combination of academic challenge and school-based learning. During the course, alongside placements and taught sessions, there will be specific weeks that focus on fundamental and pivotal aspects related to teaching and learning. You can also have one placement in a school in Wales and/ or in a Special Educational Needs/ Disability school – all valuable experiences which will enrich your knowledge of teaching and show your flexibility to work in different settings.

Information for international students

IELTS: Overall 7.0 (no less than 5.5 in each band)

Fees and funding