Education - PGCE (Suffolk and Norfolk Primary SCITT)
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Entry requirements
1. GCSEs
- GCSE English Language Grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent)
- GCSE Mathematics Grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent)
- GCSE science Grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent)
You do not need to obtain these qualifications before you apply but you do need to have gained the appropriate qualifications before you start the course. If you do not have a GCSE in English and Maths or Science then we will accept the results of equivalency tests taken through Equivalency Testing.
(Please note that Level 2 Adult Numeracy and Literacy are not accepted as equivalents)
2. Degree
A UK first degree (or equivalent) - normally 2.2 honours or better (or equiv. 360 CAT points)
If your qualifications were not gained in the UK, you can visit the National Academic Register Centre (NARIC) website to find out whether your qualifications are considered to be equivalent to UK GCSEs and degrees. Please note that the onus is on you to prove that your qualifications are equivalent and you must include a NARIC statement with your application verifying this.
3. Skills Tests
In addition, all trainees are required to pass Professional Skills Tests before they are able to start training to teach. It is the responsibility of the trainee to register and submit themselves for these tests. Trainees have more than one opportunity to pass these tests but must achieve a pass before they can commence teacher training.
Months of entry
September
Course content
The Suffolk and Norfolk Primary SCITT offers both Salaried and Tuition training routes. Both Primary SCITT programmes are designed to facilitate maximum experiential learning. Trainees on the courses specialise in either early years education 3-7 years or primary education 5-11 years. In addition, both the Tuition and Salaried routes offer the opportunity to undertake an SEN specialism. On successful completion of the course, all Tuition trainees will gain QTS and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and be qualified to teach across the primary range. Salaried trainees all gain QTS and have the choice of gaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
Information for international students
IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGCE
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Infozone
- infozone@uos.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1473 338833