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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

Primary 5-11 years PGCE

University of Brighton
Brighton, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PGCE Primary 5-11 years PGCE at University of Brighton is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The University of Brighton is one of the UK's largest teacher training universities, rated ‘outstanding’ in our last Ofsted inspection. This course covers the 5–11 age phase and you will engage in school-based training in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Passing the programme leads to the recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) which enables you to be employed as a qualified teacher in primary schools in England, it is also recognised in Wales once registered with The Education Workforce Council (EWC). A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Primary Curriculum and Pedagogy
Literacy and Numeracy Development
Science
Geography and History in Primary Schools
Arts
PE and Personal Development
Educational Psychology and Child Development
Assessment
Behaviour Management and Inclusion
School-Based Practice and Professional Development
Research Methods in Education
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic75.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Brighton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£33,000
3 years£19,500£23,500£29,000
5 years£23,000£29,500£35,000
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

60%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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University of Brighton offers Primary 5-11 years PGCE as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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