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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Kingston University, the PGCE Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Kingston upon Thames, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The PGCE Primary Course (5-11) is an exciting teacher training route for those passionate about working within the Primary phase and developing their understanding of all aspects of primary teaching. At Kingston, we offer an ambitious, evidence-based curriculum, which fully integrates the ITT Core Content Framework (CCF) in line with DfE requirements. This ensures that upon completion of the course, you will become an effective, inclusive and evidence-informed teacher gaining both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE. International tuition fees are £19,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning Theory
Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy Across the Primary Curriculum
Inclusive Practice and Special Educational Needs
Classroom Management and Behaviour
Assessment
Feedback and Progress Monitoring
Professional Practice and Reflective Teaching
Early Literacy and Numeracy Foundations
School Experience and Mentor-Led Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,200

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

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💼 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 Kingston University

Kingston University offers Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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