Primary Education with QTS: Lower Primary (3-7) Years (PGCE)
University of CumbriaCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PGCE Primary Education with QTS: Lower Primary (3-7) Years (PGCE) at University of Cumbria. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Would you love to ignite enthusiasm and inspire young children from the minute they step foot into the nursery or classroom? You can as a Key Stage 1 teacher. Learn to teach children aged 3-7 Years on our respected PGCE course which fully supports you in your journey from student teacher to fully-fledged professional. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,900
per year
Home Student Fee
Contact university for home fee details
Minimum entry requirements First degree, or equivalent with a minimum of 2:2Honours degree UK Tuition fees £9,535Entry in academic year 2025/26 £9,790Entry in academic year 2026/27 International Tuition fees £14,900Entry in academic year 2025/26 £16,000Entry in academic year 2026/27 Tuition Fees Policy Course structure Teaching & assessment Entry requirements Fees & funding Course Structure What you will learn This programme is focused on the two key elements that make effective practitioners. F
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cumbria
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £29,000 | £32,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £14,000 | £19,500 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £22,500 | £29,000 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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About University of Cumbria
University of Cumbria offers Primary Education with QTS: Lower Primary (3-7) Years (PGCE) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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