Overview

The PGCE Education (QTS) - Primary programme offered by University of Birmingham ensures your professional growth, guiding you to make informed teaching decisions. Complete the course to pursue a part-time Masters in Teaching Studies.

Once you have enrolled on the PGCE primary course, you can opt to specialise in working with 3-7 year olds or 5-11 year olds or 7-11 year olds. Students on the 3-7 specialism will undertake two placements, in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1.

Students on the 5-11 specialism will undertake two placements, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Students on the 7-11 specialism will undertake two placements, Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2.

Career opportunities

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

They boast an exceptional record of student employment post-course completion, with numerous alumni advancing to roles such as subject and phase lead, Heads of Departments, Senior Managers, advisers, and university tutors.

They provide comprehensive career services and support for the students, preparing them to excel in the teaching profession.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Teaching Experience

Intensive Teaching and Practice

Primary School Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Primary Education View 49 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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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants to the PGCE Primary (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, 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 on the course

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

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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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