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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE Primary Education with QTS

Edge Hill University
Bury, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PGCE PGCE Primary Education with QTS at Edge Hill University. Based in Bury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Inspire young minds and ignite their love for learning through two professional placements. You’ll be guided by school-based mentors and Edge Hill tutors. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Professional Practice in Primary Schools
Contemporary Issues in Primary Education
Teaching English in the Primary Curriculum
Teaching Mathematics in the Primary Curriculum
Teaching Science and Foundation Subjects
Special Educational Needs and Inclusion
Research Methods and Educational Enquiry
Child Development and Learning Theory
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementCourse length: 1 year full-time(Edge Hill University only) 2 years part-time Start dates: September 2026 Location: Edge Hill University or Holy Cross College and University Centre (Bury) Example offers: 2:2 or above (or equivalent) View full entry criteria Subject(s): Education and Teaching Faculty: Education Department: Primary and Childhood Education Entry criteria When you apply, you are expected to have: A first or second class Honours degree from a UK university (or equivalent qualification

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£27,000£32,000
3 years£15,500£20,500£25,000
5 years£19,500£24,000£29,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University offers PGCE Primary Education with QTS as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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