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Primary Professional Graduate Certificate in Education with QTS (PgCE) (3-7)

University of Reading
Reading, England
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10 monthsDuration
£26,450Per Year (Intl)
£7,995Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Reading, the PGCE Primary Professional Graduate Certificate in Education with QTS (PgCE) (3-7) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 10-month full-time structure. Gain experience and knowledge of teaching in the early years or Key Stage 1. Benefit from our outstanding facilities and well-managed placements, and qualify as an early years teacher with our PgCE Primary (3-7). Our Primary Professional Graduate Certificate in Education with QTS (PgCE) (3-7) pathway leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), giving you the experience, the opportunity, and the knowledge to work in both Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings and infant/primary school settings. International tuition fees are £26,450 per year, home/UK fees are £7,995 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Early Years Foundation Stage Practice and Pedagogy
Professional Practice in Primary Teaching (3-7)
Child Development and Learning Theories
Subject Knowledge for Primary Curriculum
Classroom Management and Behaviour in Early Years Settings
Assessment
Observation and Progress Tracking
Inclusive Practice and Special Educational Needs
Teaching Experience and Mentored School Placement
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 Academic69————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,450

per year

Total Course Cost (10 months)£26,450

Home Student Fee

£7,995

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

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
Official Data

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