UCL, University College London (University of London)
Primary (3-7) (2P3V)

PGCE with QTS full time

• Financial support: Student finance if you’re eligible
• Qualification:
  PGCE with QTS

  A postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) with qualified teacher status (QTS) will allow you to teach in state schools in England and may allow you to teach in other parts of the UK.

  It may also allow you to teach overseas, though you should always check what qualifications are needed in the country you’d like to teach in.

  Many PGCE courses include credits that count toward a Master’s degree.

• Course length: 1 year
• Date you can apply from: 13 October 2020
• Date course starts: September 2021
• Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/courses/teacher-training

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About the course

Students on this programme will have the opportunity to develop into effective, confident teachers whose classroom practice is informed by an advanced knowledge of educational theory, and who will continue to learn and reflect throughout their careers. On completion of the programme students will have a clear understanding of progression, since the QTS qualification applies to the whole primary age-range, whilst a student’s teaching experience will be in early years foundation stage (EYFS) and KS1. The Early Years Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 route will prepare students for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in line with the requirements of the Teachers’ Standards (2012). UCL works in partnership with around 200 primary schools, nurseries and children’s centres to enable students to fully prepare to be a primary teacher with an EY/KS1 focus. The programme is rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted (2013).

Students on the Primary PGCE (EYFS/KS1) programme benefit enormously from the complementary skills and expertise of staff in partnership schools, EY settings and at the UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

Primary PGCE (EYFS/KS1) students spend time in school observing across the Foundation stage and Key Stages 1 and 2, and they gain experience of teaching across Early Years and Key Stage 1. Students will learn to teach all the primary curriculum subjects and the EYFS curriculum. They will also select one subject for specialist study from the range that we offer (i.e. Literacy, Geography, Mathematics, Music, Computing, MFL and Science).

The programme consists of three core modules, two at Master’s-level (level 7) covering Teaching and Learning and the subject specialism, and one at Undergraduate-level (level 6), plus three school placements. The programme is delivered via a combination of lectures, workshops, tutorials and self-study. Students will be supported though a virtual learning environment. Assessment is through assignments, presentations, audits, feedback and tutorials. A final assessment is based on a range of evidence including observations of teaching, assignments, subject knowledge development, professional conduct and responses to self-study.

As part of the programme students will spend time in placement at a school or Early Years settings, during which time their teaching experience will be supported by a tutor and mentor. Students will spend up to 120 days on placements.

Interview process

Candidates whose applications meet the entry criteria will be invited to interview through a remote link. On your interview day, you will take part in a combination of group and individual interviews with members of the programme team, and may also be asked to undertake written or presentation tasks, depending on your subject or phase. You will have the opportunity to ask questions.

How school placements work

Our 500 placement schools are chosen for their quality, excellence in supporting teacher education and to provide comprehensive geographical coverage across a wide range of phases, subjects and specialisms. You will take a minimum of two placements in different schools (up to 120 days in total), each with a dedicated placement co-ordinating mentor, with both schools carefully matched to your needs in terms of location, stage and subject, taking any mobility needs into account. London has more ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ schools than any other region in England and is a world leader in narrowing the gap between the performance of children from a range of different backgrounds. Training in London will provide you with an ideal platform to launch your career in teaching.

Fees

The course fees for 2021 to 2022 are as follows:

UK students	£9,250
International students	£18,790

Financial support

You may also be eligible for a loan while you study – note that you’ll have to apply for undergraduate student finance.

Find out about financial support if you’re from outside the UK.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A minimum of a lower second-class UK Bachelor’s degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

• GCSE English Language, Science and Mathematics at grade C/ 5 or above. Applicants who do not offer a GCSE in English Language, Science or Mathematics may demonstrate an equivalent standard by completing a test via www.equivalencytesting.com and achieving at least a grade 5. We do not accept “applied” or “additional” GCSE subjects. We do not accept BTEC, Functional Skills or Access course qualifications in place of GCSEs.

Personal qualities

Great teachers are as diverse as the communities they serve. We look for candidates who have a real enthusiasm for engaging with young people, who are as excited about the process of learning as they are about teaching, and who understand that they will learn as much from their students as their students will from them. Sound subject knowledge is important, as well as students’ ability to break down their knowledge and see it through the eyes of someone for whom it is new. We particularly welcome a commitment to improving the lives of individuals and communities through education.

Other requirements

For information about all UCL’s statutory requirements linked to Teacher Training programmes please visit our website: [https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/teacher-training/entry-requirements]

About the training provider

The UCL Institute of Education (IOE) is a global leader in teacher education. Our programmes are recognised by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every criterion across Primary, Secondary and Post-Compulsory education (FE).

• We’ll support you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need from the moment you step into a classroom, but we know that learning to teach is much more than that we’ll prepare you to build a rewarding and fulfilling long-term career in education.

• Our focus on quality means that whatever route you select, you will be taught by experts in your subject and education phase, many of whom are world leaders in their field.

• We are committed to supporting education in London, where schools lead the country in performance and pupil progress. We work with around 500 London schools, including long-term partners who work with us to harness our wider research and expertise.

• When you walk into the UCL Institute of Education, you’ll join a lively, friendly and diverse community of 8,000 students and more than 600 distinguished academics, committed to improving lives through education and promoting social participation to address local and global challenges.

Training with disabilities and other needs

Please visit our Student Support and Wellbeing website:[https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/student-support-and-wellbeing] for information about the services they offer to incoming students.

Contact details

• Email: teaching-admissions@ucl.ac.uk
• Telephone: 0203 370 1217
• Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/courses/teacher-training
• Address: University College London; Gower Street; London; Greater London; WC1E 6BT

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Location	Vacancies	Code
Main Site UCL, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT	Yes	-

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