We offer high quality PGCE training here at the University of Leicester through our two vibrant and successful PGCE programmes:

• PGCE Primary

• PGCE Secondary

We also offer an alternative route into Primary teaching through our TeachFirst Primary programme.

Qualifications

• All successful students will gain a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status qualification.
• All students will be awarded the PGCE at Professional or Masters level. Students who pass at Masters level will be awarded 60 credits which can be put towards a full Masters qualification. To gain a full Masters, students are encouraged to consider completing further modules within the School once they have attained QTS and have gained some classroom experience.

What will I gain?

• excellent support from both university and school tutors
• advanced subject knowledge and classroom expertise
• an environment in which students can support each other in the development of their skills
• the ability to plan and structure lessons effectively to ensure that pupils make progress with their learning
• the opportunity to develop an understanding of your professional role within a department and a whole school team
• a diverse range of school placements

Videos

Check out our videos to find out what it's really like to study here from our students.

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