Overview

The Education Primary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS) course from Newcastle University is built on a consideration of the relationship between theory, practice and research.

It provides the professional expertise to teach children aged 5-11 years. The emphasis is on learning from experience through reflection and enquiry.

You'll undertake a combination of academic and professional study. This is to achieve recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

During the PGCE you undertake 60 credits of master's level modules. When you pass all components, you graduate with the PGCE at master's level and will be recommended for QTS.

Career opportunities

Graduates are high-quality professionals who meet the standards for Qualified Teacher Status. They exercise the professional judgement required to promote the highest quality education. They engage with enquiry-based learning, research and theory.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Subject pedagogy in practice (Primary)

Developing critcal perspectves (Primary)

Curriculum development through enquiry in practice (Primary)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Teaching 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree. Before you apply you also need GCSE or O level passes (grades A–C/ 4-9), or equivalent in:

English language

mathematics

a science subject.

It is desirable for you to have spent time working and/or observing in a UK primary classroom before applying. Experience is advantageous as it will inform your application and any later performance in the selection process.

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Tuition Fees

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25900 GBP / full

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 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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Scholarships Information

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