Primary Education (PGCE) [St Mary's at Wrexham University]

UCAS Code: S64 Primary Education (PGCE): 3D75 Campus Code G

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.

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:

Gain 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 practitioners in the field of education.

There are many educational enrichment opportunities available for students to get involved with e.g. the certification of SAK4A (Sainsbury’s Active Kids for All).

Students will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in both Wales and England as part of their studies, allowing them to spend time in a particular educational setting of their choice and explore their own particular interests.