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Tuition GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Primary Education at Middlesex University 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 Primary Education 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Primary Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Professional Studies for School-Based Training 1 and School-Based Training 1
  2. Professional Studies for School-Based training 2 and School-Based Training 2
  3. Learning and Teaching
  4. Interdisciplinary

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Qualifications
  • For PGCE Primary, you will need a 2.2 hons degree or above
  • Degrees in all subjects are considered. If your degree does not have 50% content in a national curriculum subject, you must have one good A-level pass in a national curriculum subject (English, science, maths, art and design, computing, design and technology, geography, history, languages KS2, music, physical education) or religious education
  • Additionally you must have GCSE grade C in mathematics, English and science
  • We also accept equivalency tests by: www.equivalencytesting.com, www.astarteachers.co.uk or any other appropriately accredited provider. We cannot accept functional skills or key skills.
Further requirementsIt is essential that you have two weeks work experience in a public school in the UK or Republic of Ireland primary context before you start the programme. Kindly note that you are required to have work experience in a primary school before you come for interview.To begin the course you must also complete a satisfactory DBS check and an Occupational Health check. Further details will be sent to you once you have accepted our offer.EligibilityUK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.Academic credit for previous study or experienceIf you have relevant qualifications or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study. For further information please visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.International entry requirementsWe accept the equivalent of the above qualifications from a recognised overseas qualification. To find out more about the qualifications we accept from your country please visit the relevant Support in your country page.If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest Regional office for support.Visas and immigrationYou will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need a visa to study in the UK. Please see our Visas and immigration page for further information.English language requirements for international studentsYou must have competence in English language to study with us. We also normally require Grade C in GCSE or an equivalent qualification. We also accept equivalency tests such as A Star or Equivalency Testing.Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditionsProfessional skills testsEntry onto this course requires an interview. We use the interview to find out more about you, to better understand your aspirations and interests, and to explore why you want to study with us. All applicants for PGCE Primary Education programmes will be required to pass the Department for Education professional skills tests in numeracy and literacy. You should submit an application as early as possible via UCAS and if invited for interview, then make arrangements to book and take the skills tests as soon as possible. We strongly advise that you book and pass the test before the interview as that will give you the best possible chance of success. However, if you haven\'t passed at the time of the interview, your offer will be conditional on passing the tests by an assigned date. Please see our page on professional skills tests for further information.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Middlesex University 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.

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  • Start Date September 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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