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PGCE (Primary)
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Overview
Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln was established as a teacher training college in 1862 and quickly established a national reputation in this field, which has been maintained to the present day.
High quality teachers, in demand both locally and nationally, are trained on undergraduate and post-graduate Initial Teacher Education (ITE) routes and the University College has always been at the forefront of new initiatives in ITE. For instance, in September 2000 it was one of the first twelve providers to introduce a Flexible PGCE programme.
The PGCE may be undertaken as a full time one-year programme or as a 'flexible' programme, part time, normally for up to two years but this may be extended to three years in some cases.
There are 4 options for both full time and flexible programmes:
- Early Years (3-7) Level 3 course
- Early Years (3-7) Level 4 course
- Primary (7-11) Level 3 course
- Primary (7-11) Level 4 course
The level 4 course is a 120 credit course, 60 credits of which are at Masters level i.e. 60 credits which can be put towards a Masters Degree. One assessment includes a research project. The outcome of the course is the award of Postgraduate Certification in Education with QTS.
The level 3 course is a 120 credit course, without Master credits. The outcome of the course is a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education with QTS. The programme includes an introductory placement, a paired placement, a penultimate solo placement, a final solo placement and EAL placement.
You will need to be sure before starting the course, of the particular age phase you want to teach. Choose between Early Years 3-7 or Primary 7-11. On entry you will be registered on either the 3-7 or the 7-11 course.
Click here to watch a short video about training to be a teacher at Bishop Grosseteste University College (.mpg, 50Mb)
Key Facts about Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln
- Small independent Higher Education Institute
- Approximately 2000 students
- Grade 1 for Initial Teacher Education Primary from Ofsted
- 96.9% employability *
- 94.3% retention *
- 14th/133 HEI's National Student Survey
* Latest figures published by HEFCE July 2006
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