UCAS Code: 2PPM

Course

Length:

1 Year Full-Time

Start Dates: September 2022, September 2023

Faculty: Education

Location: Edge Hill University

Holy Cross College and University Centre,

Bury

Successful completion of the programme leads torecommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Our PGCE Primary Education with QTS programmecombines academic study at either Edge Hill Universityor Holy Cross College & University Centre withprofessional training experiences in our partnershipschools and settings.

The PGCE will provide you with a high-quality initialteacher education experience, It will prepare you to teachacross the 5-11 age range in key stages 1 and 2. Spendinga significant amount of time undertaking professionalpractice placements in schools and other educational

Train to enthuse and inspire children aged 5-11 through creative teaching on a PGCEwhere you will experience a variety of key stage 1 and key stage 2 classes, develop aspecific research focus and achieve recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.

International Students Can Apply Professional Practice Placements Professional Accreditation

PGCE Primary Education with QTS

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settings, you will be supported in meeting the Teachers’Standards, gaining the professional skills, knowledge,understanding and attitudes necessary for a successfultwo-year induction as an early career teacher.

Working with expert university and school-basedcolleagues, you will be supported in developingprofessional subject knowledge for the primary nationalcurriculum. This will include knowledge and

understanding of how children learn and develop in eachsubject and how you can most effectively support thatlearning and development. You will explorecontemporary issues in primary education and identify anaspect of the primary curriculum or practice toinvestigate in further depth.

We strongly recommend an early application as there ishigh demand for places.

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Course in Depth

What will I study?The programme consists of three main elements:

• Academic Study at Masters Level - you willcomplete two 30-credit modules at Masters level.The first module provides academic andprofessional development through a focus onfundamental skills for teaching as well ascontemporary issues in primary education. Thesecond module will present you with anopportunity to identify and explore an aspect ofspecial interest within a chosen focus area from arange of potential options. The assessment designof these modules allows you to follow your owndeveloping professional interests and soindividualise your initial teacher educationexperience and your professional CV;

• Development of Professional Curriculum SubjectKnowledge - during the induction phase of theprogramme you will engage in university sessionswith experienced specialist tutors. You will developthe professional subject knowledge that forms theessential foundation of effective teaching andensures that children make progress and enjoylearning. You will explore the expectations of theNational Curriculum for England and learn aboutappropriate approaches to teaching and learningfor each subject. Tutors will model aspects ofprimary classroom practice using practical teachingworkshops with the aim of building your confidenceand enthusiasm for each National Curriculumsubject;

• Professional Practice Placements - you will spenda significant amount of time undertakingprofessional practice placements in key stages 1and 2 in schools and other educational settings.During these experiences you will continue toengage in academic studies through onlinecollaboration with your peers and university tutors.

How will I study?Your learning experience will include lectures, seminars,workshop sessions and tutorials delivered using a hybridblend of on-campus and online teaching. Independent

study will be supported by materials provided throughthe virtual learning environment using a range of onlineteaching tools and applications. Your university-basedexperiences will be underpinned by reference to currentresearch.

You will spend a significant amount of time undertakingprofessional practice placements, normally in key stages1 and 2 in schools and other educational settings. Duringthese experiences you will have opportunities to observethe work of expert practitioners. You will reflect on anddiscuss this practice with those practitioners and yourtrained school-based mentor. As you take on increasingresponsibility for children’s learning and development,you will start by working with small groups under thedirection of the class teacher, sometimes with a studentteacher partner, and progress to planning for and workingwith the whole class for significant periods of time,managing the learning of every child.

How will I be assessed?Assessment strategies will include presentations todifferent audiences, academic essays individually tailoredaround your own professional interests, and ongoing tasksubmission.

During professional practice your school-based mentorwill assess your development through reflectiveconversations, reviewing and discussing your planningand assessment records, observing your teaching, andgathering the perspectives of other adults and, of course,of the children who work with you.

In all cases, you will be given clear assessment guidance.The assessment criteria will be shared with you and youwill be given constructive feedback to help you to settargets and identify actions to help you make furtherprogress.

You will compile an electronic portfolio that bringstogether evidence to demonstrate your professionaldevelopment and your ability to meet the Teachers'Standards.

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There are no formal written examinations as part of thecurrent assessment methods on this programme.

Who will be teaching me?The Faculty of Education has been at the forefront ofteacher education for 135 years and today enjoys theenviable position of being one of the country's leadingproviders of education, training and research for thechildren's workforce.

You will be taught in University and on professionalpractice in schools by a range of highly qualified andexperienced teachers and tutors who are dedicated toexcellence in primary education and who will model highquality practice to enable you to develop your ownteaching style.

You will be supported throughout your programme by apersonal academic tutor who will help you to manageyour workload, engage with your academic studies,prepare for professional practice placements and secureyour first teaching post.

FacilitiesHoused in a state-of-the-art £9million building, theFaculty of Education at Edge Hill University enjoys a

stunning setting from both its lakeside and piazzabuildings.

Facilities in the lakeside building include a 300-seatlecture theatre, five well-equipped ICT suites, and 18teaching rooms complete with the latest technology. Thelakeside building is also home to a popular vegan andvegetarian cafe where students can meet to socialise anddiscuss their studies.

The nearby piazza building offers modern facilitiesincluding a lecture theatre and a number of seminarrooms.

Alternatively, you can choose to study at Holy CrossCollege and University Centre in Bury. You'll be taught byEdge Hill lecturers and staff, and have access to a range ofmodern facilities, including recent building upgrades andrefurbishments. There’s a range of study spaces and acoffee shop where you can relax before lectures. HolyCross is especially proud of their library, IT facilities,modern classrooms and meeting rooms in the Mary Kellybuilding where the face-to-face sessions will take place.

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Modules

Compulsory modules:

PGP4110: Contemporary Issues in Primary Education (30 credits)Contemporary Issues in Primary Education raises your awareness of complex contemporary issues and the impactthey have on children's lives. The module recognises that children's educational experiences are subject to complexinfluential factors which have implications for social justice and achievement. These factors change over time, as newpriorities emerge to which schools and teachers are expected to respond, however the implications for schools andtheir communities are contextual. Individual children and individual communities deserve individual consideration.The module provides you with the opportunity to embrace this complexity and begin to develop the expertise tomanage complex issues in a systematic, informed and effective fashion. Building on the foundations of equity, justiceand social responsibility, you will develop a framework which will guide your understanding of contemporary issueswithin the primary education context and which will facilitate your ongoing professional learning and development inthe future.

PGP4111: Leading Development and Change in the Primary School (30 credits)Leading Development and Change in the Primary School gives you the opportunity to identify and explore an aspectof special interest within a chosen focus area. You will select your focus area from a range of options which mightinclude communication, language and literacy, primary science education, inclusion and special educational needs anddisability (SEND), or learning outside the classroom. Working with specialist tutors, you will develop extended subjectknowledge and an evidence-based approach to learning, teaching, assessment and curriculum design. You will alsoexamine bias and political, historical and cultural contexts. The module will additionally enable you to develop thecapacity to lead and manage change and to articulate and communicate your vision for curriculum development withinyour chosen focus area.

DisclaimerEvery effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are

subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of,

courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks

statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make

variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Entry Criteria

Entry RequirementsWhen you apply, you are expected to have:

• A commitment to, and understanding of, primaryeducation, demonstrating the personal attributes,values and motivation required to train as ateacher;

• Suitable presentational qualities, including a goodstandard of written English.

Before the programme commences, you should have:

• A degree equivalent to UK first-class orsecond-class honours (2:2 or above). No specificsubjects are required;

• GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics atGrade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent);

• GCSE in Combined Science, Physics, Chemistry orBiology at Grade C or Grade 4 (or equivalent) .

Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training,level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are notconsidered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 inEnglish Language and Mathematics.

EU students can get country-specific information aboutthe University’s entry requirements and equivalentnational qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

An academic reference is required for all students whohave graduated in the last five years. An interview formspart of the selection process.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University youwill be required to meet the Department for Education’sstandards for physical and mental fitness to teach andclearance to work with children. Further information,including a Declaration of Health questionnaire anddetails of how to apply for a Disclosure and BarringService (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to youafter you have firmly accepted an offer.

English Language RequirementsInternational students require IELTS 6.5, with a score nolower than 6.0 in each individual component, or anequivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band or one bandlower, either overall or in one or two elements, you maywant to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

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Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?This PGCE is accredited by the Department forEducation. Successful completion of the programme willenable you to gain recommendation for Qualified TeacherStatus (QTS). You will be well placed to progress intoemployment as a newly qualified teacher within a primaryschool.

Our graduates obtain work in schools across the UK andabroad and we offer excellent support to help you gainyour first teaching post. You will have an ability to teachin key stage 1 or key stage 2 in primary schools, a strongknowledge of primary education and excellent classroomskills, so that you meet and exceed the national standardsfor Qualified Teacher Status.

You will also have a thorough understanding of how toteach the primary curriculum in creative ways that excite

and stimulate children while ensuring that they makegood progress. In addition, you will have comprehensiveknowledge of an aspect of your chosen focus subject andbe well placed to take a subject leadership role in school.Skills in monitoring and managing your own development,together with an ability to reflect on alternativeapproaches to education, will help you make informedchoices and aid your career progression.

Before the end of the programme, you will need tocomplete a Career Entry and Development Profile(CEDP) which acts as a useful bridge between the PGCEand your two-year induction as an early career teacher.Our proactive Careers service can help you find jobvacancies and offer in-depth advice on job applicationsand interviews, to help you secure work.

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Finance

Tuition FeesIf you are a prospective UK student who will be joiningthis PGCE in academic year 2022/23, the tuition fee willbe £9,250. Tuition fees for international studentsenrolling on the programme in academic year 2022/23are £13,500.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled orpre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, aswell as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuitionfee rate.

Financial SupportSubject to eligibility, UK students joining this PGCE canapply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government tocover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrollingon the programme may also be eligible to apply foradditional funding to help with living costs.

For comprehensive information about the financialsupport available to eligible UK students joining thisPGCE in academic year 2022/23, together with details ofhow to apply for potential funding, please view ourMoney Matters 2022/23 guide at www.edgehill.ac.uk/pgcefinance2022.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled orpre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme maybe eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationalsshould ordinarily apply to Student Universal SupportIreland (SUSI). Please see www.edgehill.ac.uk/eufinancefor further details.

Financial support information for international studentscan be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.

Scholarships

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with acompetitive application process for prospective full-timePGCE students.

These scholarships aren't linked to academic success andcelebrate determination, talent and achievement beyondyour coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise,ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.

To find out more about scholarships, to assess youreligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarshipwinners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

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Apply

How to ApplyApply online through the Apply for Teacher Trainingservice at gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training.

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyforteachertraining to findout more about the application process.

Further information for international students about howto apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us andformally enrol as a student, you will be subject to theprovisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions andpolicies which apply to our students. These are availableat www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Visit Us

If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill

University, the best way to gain an insight into studentlife is to discover our stunning campus for yourself byattending an open day. You can view dates and book yourplace at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, youcan find out more about our full range of events forprospective students, including campus tours and virtualactivities, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Request a ProspectusIf you would like to explore our full range of PGCEsbefore you apply, you can order a PGCE prospectus atwww.edgehill.ac.uk/pgceprospectus.

Get in TouchIf you have any questions about this programme or whatit’s like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:

• Course Enquiries

• Tel: 01695 657000

• Email: study@edgehill.ac.uk

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk withany queries about overseas study.

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