PGCE Primary

University of Manchester
Postgraduate PGCE Full-time 10 Months Teaching

About this course

PGCE Primary will train you to teach children aged 5 to 11. It provides training in all primary stage National Curriculum subjects, with a particular focus on Mathematics, English and Science.

Completion leads to a postgraduate qualification and recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

University-based sessions cover education theories, ideas and concepts, and will enhance your awareness of current educational issues.

You will spend a significant amount of time studying the core subjects outlined above, while also studying Religious Education, History, Geography, Art, Music, Design and Technology and PE.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2314 Primary education teaching professionals
2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
2319 Teaching professionals
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
3231 Higher level teaching assistants

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
10 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Teaching