The PGCE Primary programme at The University of Birmingham accepts about 90 trainees each year.

This one-year course qualifies successful students to work in Primary Schools. The course operates in partnership with various local schools and meets all aspects of the Government requirements for Initial Teacher Training.

The PGCE Primary course lasts for thirty-eight weeks, of which the equivalent of eighteen weeks are spent in schools. The taught element of the course is closely linked with the practical teaching side which is designed to help you become an effective and analytical teacher and to achieve the Standards for the Award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Course Options

There are two possible routes of study on the programme, depending on what age range you wish to teach. This means you can choose to specialise in Early Years education or study on the General Primary route.

• Early Years, preparing you for teaching in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 (3 to 7 year-olds) and
• General Primary, preparing for teaching in Key Stages 1 and 2 (5 to 11 year-olds).