Education - Primary Education - PGCE

About

The course prepares you to teach a full range of pupils in primary school.



Work placement / study abroad:

19 weeks in a primary school.

Year One

Primary School Experience 1

Primary School Experience 2

Fundamentals of learning and teaching Religious Education in the Primary Classroom

Developing Effective Practice in Learning and Teaching RE in the Primary Classroom.

Foundation for Learning and Teaching (Primary)

Developing Effective Learning and Teaching in the Primary School

Applicants must strictly meet all the criteria listed:

1. GCSE passes at grade C in mathematics and science. GCSE pass at grade C in English



2. An honours degree. Priority will be given to students with a 2.1 degree but students holding a 2.2 degree are welcome to apply. The degree must be appropriate to a primary education subject area. Primary curriculum subjects include Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Languages/Literature, Art, Music, Drama, Personal Development, Physical Education and Religion.



3. knowledge, interest and experience in the education of primary aged children in a formal classroom setting gained within the last three years. (Classroom practice should exceed at least 2 weeks).



4. Medical certificate of satisfactory health.



5. Evidence of good quality presentation and basic literacy skills are required throughout the application process.



6. Applications will be scrutinised to ensure that they do not have a criminal record which would inhibit their ability to work safely with children.



7. Two acceptable references must be provided - one character and one academic.



More details on the degree subjects that are suitable for PGCE Primary can be found here:



https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/postgraduate-entry-requirements/pgce-primary-subject-areas



English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.



Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Applications for PGCE Primary:

Now open for August 2025 start date.



Closing date for applications:

Friday 22nd November 2024.



Please note deadline for storytelling interview:

Those who meet requirements for the storytelling interview must submit their storytelling interview by 5pm on 1st December 2024. No extensions will be permitted.

Start Date: August 2025

Career options

Teaching and related professions.