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I want to teach primary

Primary education student working in a primary school with children.

Undergraduate Primary Education

What will I graduate with?
QTS after three years

Do I need a degree?
No

Do I need formal teaching experience?
No

Find out about our Primary Education course
Primary PGCE student reading to children at primary school

PGCE Primary

What will I graduate with?
PGCE with QTS after one year

Do I need a degree?
Yes

Do I need formal teaching experience?
No

Find out about our PGCE Primary course
Primary PGCE student working with primary school children

School-Based

What will I graduate with?
QTS after one year, with optional PGCE

Do I need a degree?
Yes

Do I need formal teaching experience?
No

Find out about our School-Based course
PGCE Primary student working with two primary school girls at school

School-Based SCITT

What will I graduate with?
QTS after one year, with optional PGCE

Do I need a degree?
Yes

Do I need formal teaching experience?
No

Find out about our School-Based SCITT course