Primary

Become the best teacher you can be on some of the country’s best teacher training courses – our Primary provision is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (2015).

We'll help you to become an innovative classroom practitioner in all primary National Curriculum subjects. You'll undertake exciting and varied placements, working with children in different year groups and supported by expert mentors. This practical experience will ensure you're fully prepared for the demands of the classroom.

If you already hold a degree:

• PGCE Primary with Qualified Teacher Status
• PGCE Primary (Provider-Led, School-based) with Qualified Teacher Status

If you do not have a degree:

• BEd (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status
• Integrated Masters in Education (MEdu) with Qualified Teacher Status

“The lecturing team act as great models to aspiring teachers and ensure they are delivering both professional and academic knowledge, with many of them being published writers themselves.”

Leanne Rowley, BEd (Hons) Primary Education

Video: Study PGCE Primary

Find out about the Ofsted rated Outstanding (2024) PGCE Primary University Based with Qualified Teacher Status at the University of Derby. Hear from Programme Leader Julia Trickey, as well as the experiences of current students Megan, Matt and Stephanie on their one-year journey to become qualified teachers.