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Postgraduate Certificate - Primary - Provider Led, University based with Qualified Teacher Status

Derby — Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Study Level: Postgraduate · Postgraduate Certificate
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: September 2027
Tuition Fee: GBP 17,500
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The PGCE Primary course at Derby is a highly regarded program, receiving the ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted—the highest possible accolade for its quality. This recognition highlights the exceptional standard of teaching and research, making it an ideal choice for those aiming to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and become skilled, confident primary educators. The program offers extensive practical experience, with over 24 weeks of classroom placements across the academic year. Students undertake two main teaching placements, along with two enhanced short placements in different settings, ensuring a wide variety of learning opportunities. Derby has longstanding partnerships with over 400 schools across the region, and placements are organized by the university's Partnership Office, ensuring seamless connections with schools. The course offers flexibility, allowing students to specialize in either Early Years (3–7 years) or Primary (5–11 years) teaching, catering to personal interests and career aspirations. Students will receive 60 credits towards a master’s degree upon completion, further boosting their career prospects. Derby’s Kirtley Building provides state-of-the-art facilities designed to replicate real classroom settings. Collaborative learning spaces, specialist rooms for Primary Science, English, and Maths, and the Kirtley Hall for physical education, dance, and music offer an inspiring learning environment. Students will be guided by a highly experienced team of tutors, many of whom are published authors and influential researchers shaping the future of primary education. They will provide expert support in both pedagogical theory and practical teaching skills. This course is intellectually stimulating and ensures that students stay up-to-date with the latest educational developments, including those set out in the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (2024). Overall, the PGCE Primary at Derby is an outstanding choice for those seeking a career in primary education, combining theoretical rigor with hands-on practical experience in a dynamic, well-supported environment.

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Credential: Postgraduate Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: GBP 17,500
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Derby

Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Kedleston Road

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About the Institution

The University of Derby is pushing the boundaries of knowledge to create a better, fairer, and more sustainable future for everyone. Their thriving community of researchers, professionals, and practitioners influence the creation of new knowledge by sharing their expertise. The university's students learn in state-of-the-art facilities, and the university plays a key role in the communities of Derby and Derbyshire. Research lives in the University of Derby's classrooms. They explore, innovate, and discover solutions to the challenges facing all now and in the future – in the city, region, and...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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