🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Master's
High Demand

PGCE Primary (3-7)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

Tuition: £9,790/yr
Duration: 1 year
Intakes: Sep
English: IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 12 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This PGCE Primary (3-7) course is designed for aspiring teachers who wish to specialise in early years and primary education. By choosing to train at the institution, you will join a powerful partnership of diverse schools and educators, gaining hands-on experience through two significant school placements of 10 and 14 weeks. The course is specifically tailored to prepare you for teaching in urban, multicultural environments, providing you with the pedagogical techniques and teaching strategies necessary to support children aged three to seven. You will benefit from expert guidance from university tutors and school-based mentors, ensuring you can confidently link theory to your classroom practice. This intensive programme leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Master’s Level PGCE qualification. With a curriculum highly rated by Ofsted for its ambition and support, this course is an excellent choice for those dedicated to making a positive impact on young learners' development in a city setting.

Entry Requirements

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Part-time work allowed
Scholarship available
STEM-designated

Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international): £24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer: £2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester): £12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Curriculum Studies30 Credits

Professionalism and Inclusive Practice30 Credits

School Experience to Progress Point 215 Credits

School Experience to Progress Point 545 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo: £38k
Median starting salary: 120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated: 12 July 2026
Source: londonmet.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 12 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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Teaching Quality: 4.7
Campus Life: 4.3
Career Support: 4.7
Value for Money: 4.3

Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science
Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
Teaching Quality
5/5
Campus Life
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Career Support
4/5
Value for Money
5/5
Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science
Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
Teaching Quality
5/5
Campus Life
5/5
Career Support
4/5
Value for Money
5/5
Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science