Overview

The Education (QTS) - Primary SEND course from the University of Birmingham prepares you for your teaching career through diverse methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and extensive school-based experience.

Assignments that link practice and research
Opportunities within modules to practise teaching techniques
Targeted feedback on core teaching skills

Career opportunities:

The University of Birmingham's PGCE Primary SEND QTS Teacher Training course is highly esteemed across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

We boast an exceptional record of student employment post-course completion, with numerous alumni advancing to roles as Primary SENCO, subject and phase lead, Heads of Departments, Senior Managers, advisers, and university tutors. We provide comprehensive career services and support for our students, preparing them to excel in the teaching profession.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Experience 2 (Primary SEND)
Teaching Experience 1 (Primary)
Intensive Teaching and Practice 1 and 2 (Primary)
Intensive Teaching and Practice 3 and 4 (Primary)
Primary School Studies 1: Planning and Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Primary Education View 48 other Masters in Primary Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants to the PGCE Primary SEND (QTS) must hold a degree from a UK Higher Education Institution. Normally, this should be a 2:2 or above (and this will be a condition of any offer where the degree is not already awarded).

You must also:

have GCSE Mathematics (Grade 4/C or Above) and English and Science (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent qualifications, which will be a condition of any offer if not already achieved (equivalency tests will be accepted but only from equivalency testing)
complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up a place
complete relevant checks to ensure you have the health and physical capacity to teach
agree to abide by the University of Birmingham Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28080 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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