PGCE Primary

GTTR code: X100

Degree awarded: PGCE

Duration: 10 months

Entry requirements:

Applicants should hold a minimum of 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or a qualification recognised as equivalent.

All selected candidates must have attained a standard in English, mathematics and science which is equivalent to the standard required to achieve a grade C in GCSE examination. All selected candidates will have equivalent to two A levels at grade C or above in preferred subjects.  GCSE Science equivalency tests will be considered in cases where an applicant has not previously had the opportunity to sit the Science GCSE.  The Science equivalency test result must be in place prior to the start of the course.  Equivalency tests for English and Mathematics will not be accepted.

Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2013, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PGCE (full-time)
  UK/EU students (per annum): £9,000
  International students (per annum): £13,000

The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.

All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees. Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.

Scholarships/sponsorships:

Please see the Department for Education's Get into Teaching website for further information about bursaries.

Number of places/applicants:

163 / 1500

Related website: www.education.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/pgceprimary/

Academic department: School of Education

Contact email: pgce@manchester.ac.uk

Contact telephone: +44 (0)161 275 3617

How to apply: To apply for a PGCE course at the University of Manchester you must apply through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR). Please visit the GTTR website for further details. Applications or CVs sent directly to the University will not be considered.