Course Summary
A professional course leading to qualified teacher status.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must strictly meet all the criteria listed:
1. GCSE passes at grade C in mathematics and science. GCSE pass at grade C in English
2. An honours degree. Priority will be given to students with a 2.1 degree but students holding a 2.2 degree are welcome to apply. The degree must be appropriate to a primary education subject area. Primary curriculum subjects include Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Languages/Literature, Art, Music, Drama, Personal Development, Physical Education and Religion.
3. knowledge, interest and experience in the education of primary aged children in a formal classroom setting gained within the last three years. (Classroom practice should exceed at least 2 weeks).
4. Medical certificate of satisfactory health.
5. Evidence of good quality presentation and basic literacy skills are required throughout the application process.
6. Applications will be scrutinised to ensure that they do not have a criminal record which would inhibit their ability to work safely with children.
7. Two acceptable references must be provided - one character and one academic.
More details on the degree subjects that are suitable for PGCE Primary can be found here:
https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/postgraduate-entry-requirements/pgce-primary-subject-areas
English Language Requirements
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Application Details
Applications for PGCE Primary:
Now open for August 2025 start date.
Closing date for applications:
Friday 22nd November 2024.
Please note deadline for storytelling interview:
Those who meet requirements for the storytelling interview must submit their storytelling interview by 5pm on 1st December 2024. No extensions will be permitted.
Start Date: August 2025
Fees
Your Application
Application is through the University's online application system (see "Application Weblink" below).
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Teaching and related professions.