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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE School Direct Primary

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£9,535Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Canterbury Christ Church University, the PGCE PGCE School Direct Primary provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Become a confident, qualified teacher through this immersive, school-based teaching course. This School-Based course places you in a school from day one, giving you the practical skills, competence, and professional knowledge to thrive as a qualified teacher. You'll spend the majority of your training in a school setting, supported by experienced mentors and University tutors, whilst attending at least 13 days of university-led sessions and a structured professional development programme. A second placement will ensure you gain experience in a different educational environment, prepari... Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Teaching and Learning
Subject Knowledge and Curriculum Development
Inclusive Pedagogy and Diversity in Education
Assessment
Progress and Professional Development
Behaviour Management and Creating Positive Learning Environments
Evidence-Based Practice and Educational Research
Professional Practice and Teachers' Standards
Reflective Practice and Mentoring
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

83%Working
1%Studying
6%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
86%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Canterbury Christ Church University

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