Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

Become a transformative primary school teacher and gain both a postgraduate qualification (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Through a research-driven approach, develop key skills to make a positive impact on your pupils and innovate the profession.

Course description

Join a Primary PGCE that combines expert training, outstanding school experience and a genuine passion for inspiring the next generation. Teacher training at the University of Sheffield dates back over fifty years and our existing Secondary PGCE is Ofsted 'Outstanding'-rated.

You will learn to teach across the whole primary curriculum, understand how children develop and learn at each stage - building your confidence to plan, teach and assess with the individual child in mind. You will learn an approach to teaching that will stay with you throughout your career.

You will be taught by a course team who all have primary teaching backgrounds and have stood where you are about to stand. You'll benefit from well-established school partnerships, for at least 24 weeks you will experience two contrasting placements from inner-city, suburban and rural contexts providing rich opportunities for diverse and balanced training. You will be supported with mentoring from both experienced academic staff and school-based practitioners. Employability and early career planning are embedded throughout the programme.

Learn more about PGCE courses through our dedicated webpages. You'll find more detailed information on how to apply, fees and funding, how we can support you as an early career teacher (ECT), as well as testimonials from previous students.

Age range

Primary (5-11 years)

Masters credits

As well as a PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status, you will qualify with 60 masters credits, which you may wish to put towards study for an MA Applied Professional Studies in Education.