PGCE - Primary Education (Taught)

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd November 2024.

This course prepares you to teach within the 4-11 age range. It leads to qualified teaching status within primary school. Successful
completion qualifies you to seek registration with the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland and the religious certificate is recognised by all four churches within Northern Ireland.

The major aim of this course is to help you acquire competence in the basic skills of teaching and classroom management within the primary school. In order to ensure a close link between theory and practice, the course includes both university and school-based work throughout the year. In total, you will spend 19 weeks in school and 19 weeks in university.

The course promotes your intellectual development and preparation for teaching and incorporates critical reflection in education issues, theories and classroom practice.