Postgraduate Certificate in Education (QTS) - Primary SEND

University of Birmingham
Postgraduate PGCE Full-time 38 Weeks Education

About this course

Empower your teaching journey with our specialist SEND programme. Gain exceptional training and support to inspire young minds in the 3-11 age range, through close partnerships with schools.

Our PGCE Primary Primary SEND (QTS) program ensures your professional growth, guiding you to make informed teaching decisions. Complete the course to pursue a part-time Masters in Teaching Studies.

Course highlights We excel in teacher education by combining theoretical knowledge and practical experience in its PGCE Primary in SEND program, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This programme offers 80 credits towards further study, allowing graduates to pursue a Master's degree such as the MA in Teaching Studies. The integration of academic rigour and hands-on practice, along with the opportunity for advanced qualifications, makes the University of Birmingham a leader in teacher education.

  • Integrating educational research and policy with hands on classroom experience

  • Fostering reflective and critical practice

  • Diverse placement opportunities within our well-established network of partner schools.

  • High levels of support from our expert Primary PGCE tutor team.

  • Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), ready to be an agent of change in primary education

  • Ofsted (2024) said in their recent report 'Trainees are overwhelmingly positive about their experiences. Many trainees commented on how their personal tutors get to know them as individuals and genuinely care about their well-being'

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2319 Teaching professionals
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants
    2311 Higher education teaching professionals
    2312 Further education teaching professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    38 Weeks
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Education

    Offered by

    University of Birmingham

    Birmingham

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