Program Overview
The Education (PGCE) Primary at The University of Winchester is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education (PGCE) Primary programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,615 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Winchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education (PGCE) Primary programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Theory and Practice
- Assessed Placement 1
- An Introduction into the Curriculum
- Personalised Learning
- Exploring the Curriculum
- Assessed Placement 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to have completed an Honours degree, with an expected second-class award or above, and have gained GCSE passes at Grade C (Grade 4 if completed from summer 2017 onwards) or above in English language, science and mathematics.
Students are required to provide a declaration that they are \'fit to teach\'. Students taking extended absence through sickness may be required to be reassessed for their \'fitness to teach\'. Students are required to pass the DfE Professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy. Passes in the Skills Tests are a programme entry requirement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,615 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,615 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Winchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Winchester
The University of Winchester
Winchester, United Kingdong
The University of Winchester is a public research university based in the city of Winchester, Hampshire, England. The university has origins tracing back to 1840 as a teacher training college, but...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months