Course summary
Our programme will give you an in-depth understanding of inclusive practice, equality and diversity to prepare you for a aspiring career in teaching. You'll experience placements in different schools and also have an opportunity to work in an Alternative Education Setting. This course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This course equips you to teach primary aged pupils, with a focus on the 5-11 age phase (Key Stage 1 and 2), or 3-7 age phase (Early Years and Key Stage 1), through school-based training, lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. You'll gain 60 Master's level credits and be awarded with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. LSBU has a particular focus on social justice and equality that is well matched to the needs of schools in urban and multicultural areas. We encourage creativity, reflective pedagogy and sensitivity to educational issues. Why a PGCE at LSBU? Our PGCE tutors are qualified teachers and expert practitioners. Experience four placements in a range of school settings. You'll be allocated a Professional Adviser to act as your mentor during your training. Ranked joint 1st for Overall Satisfaction amongst London competitors in Education (National Student Survey 2020)LSBU has extensive links with schools and alternative educational setting across London.
Modules
Level 6 Modules The core curriculum Professional studies The wider curriculum School experience Alternative education setting M Level Modules Equality, inclusion and citizenship Plus one of the following module options: SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Early years education Enquiry based science Raising achievement in mathematics (RAiM) English: Language, learning and culture
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Primary
How to apply
International applicants
You must have an English language qualification before starting a programme of study at London South Bank University. Acceptable qualifications include IELTS Level 6.5 or TOEFL 580.
Entry requirements
UK or equivalent degree (Lower Second Class or above). This may be in any subject; it does not have to be a National Curriculum subject; and a standard equivalent to a GCSE grade C / grade 4 in mathematics, English language and a science subject or equivalency test passes awarded by A* Star Equivalency and Equivalency Testing. Please note, we do not accept Access to HE courses as equivalent nor Functional Skills. Applicants who have not yet met this requirement are welcome to apply, but will not be able to start the course until they have met this requirement; and A positive reference that highlights the candidate's suitability to become a teacher; and A written personal statement.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road
Southwark
SE1 0AA