Overview

This Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at Kingston University will give you the training you need to become a primary teacher. Many graduates also go on to management roles, or even to progress their studies in further education.During the course, you’ll learn through a mix of taught subject days and school experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop practical teaching skills, with support and feedback from expert mentors, teachers and colleagues.This programme will help you develop into a reflective, research-engaged teacher with the skills to drive improvements in young people's learning and wellbeing through evidence-informed practice.

When you graduate, you’ll have both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE – everything you need to progress to the next stage in your professional development as an Early Career Teacher (ECT).

Why choose this course

Kingston University has been training teachers for more than 100 years. We’ve partnered with over 200 schools to make sure your learning experience is rounded and diverse, and we’re ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

On this course, you’ll spend 120 days teaching pupils in a primary school setting. You’ll work alongside experienced teachers, develop your professional skills and take increasing responsibility for children’s learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Perspectives on Policy, Practice and Professionalism for Teachers

Reflexive Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this course, you’ll need a 2:2 or above honours degree from a higher education institution – or an equivalent overseas qualification.

You’ll also need three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, in English, mathematics and a science subject. If you do not have GCSEs in English, mathematics and science, you can take your tests externally via ET Equivalency Testing or A Star Equivalency.

Tuition Fees

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19200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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