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PostgraduateProfessional Graduate Certificate in Education

PGCE Primary (Lead Partners)

University of Leicester
Leicester, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,400Per Year (Intl)
£19,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Leicester, the PGCE (Professional) PGCE Primary (Lead Partners) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. you have an undergraduate degree and you would like to train to teach 3-7 or 5-11 year-olds as part of the Lead Partners scheme. Lead Partners was introduced in 2012 and allows schools to directly recruit students onto teacher education courses run in collaboration with universities. To make sure you have a range of placement opportunities, schools work together in Teaching Alliances. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Primary Curriculum and Pedagogy
Classroom Management and Behaviour Support
Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
Subject Knowledge Enhancement: English and Mathematics
Assessment and Progress Monitoring
Professional Practice and Reflective Teaching
School-Based Experience and Placement
Meeting the Standards for Qualified Teacher Status
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,400

Home Student Fee

£19,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Course description Course description Lead Partners was introduced in 2012 and allows schools to directly recruit students onto teacher education courses run in collaboration with universities. To make sure you have a range of placement opportunities, schools work together in Teaching Alliances. This course is made up of both campus-based sessions - which will give you a grounding in the principles of good teaching practice - and school-based placements giving you the chance to apply your knowle

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
15%Studying
15%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Leicester

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