PGCE Primary Education (QTS)

Entry requirements

Applicants will need a Grade 4/C in GCSE English, Maths and Science to be considered for the course (equivalency tests are also acceptable and available).

They should also have an undergraduate degree with a minimum classification of 2:2.

You will also need a satisfactory DBS and a good level of physical and mental fitness to teach.

Months of entry

September

Course content

St Mary's University, Twickenham has been recognised as one of the highest quality providers of training for primary school teachers in the country, and their education courses have been judged by Ofsted to be ‘outstanding’. St Mary’s have franchised this successful programme to enable students to study at Wrexham University.

• Employability options are strengthened as school experience is undertaken in Wales and England.
• Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on completion of the programme.
• Wrexham University has a long history of teacher training and has close connections to many leading primary schools in the Wrexham area on the border between Wales and England. A significant amount of the programmes will be in school, where you progress from teaching small groups to whole classes.
• Your school experience will be with Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Placements are organised by our Placement Learning Unit to ensure that you receive the appropriate level of support.
• You will be supported by a passionate and caring team of experienced tutors, who strive for excellence in the theory and practice of teaching. By studying with us, you will also have access to fantastic resources and support systems which will be available to you throughout your PGCE.

Key course features

• Be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on completion of the programme.
• Our primary teacher education courses are judged by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ - the highest grade attainable in an Ofsted inspection.
• Students will be taught in lectures by experienced, expert, research active practitioners in the field of education.
• There are many educational enrichment opportunities available for students to get involved with.
• Students will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in both Wales and England.

Information for international students

If you are applying as an European / International Student, and live outside of the UK, you should make your application through our online application system, Centurus.

For information about the university’s entry requirements for EU/international students and to see if this course is open to international students, please visit our international section.

Fees and funding

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the fee FAQs.

All fees are subject to any changes in government policy, view our postgraduate fees.