Initial Teacher Education (PGCE Teacher Training)
So you heard about our excellent OfSTED grades!
The University of East Anglia is one of the top teacher training institutions in the United Kingdom.
Our PGCE Primary and Secondary Teacher Training Programmes have been developed in close partnership with schools across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We will provide you with the academic, professional and personal skills and competencies needed to enable you to achieve the best from your future pupils.
Teaching Promises You a Rewarding Career
Whether you have recently graduated or are thinking about a change of career - train to teach!
Teaching is a creative, challenging and invigorating profession which offers great prospects, solid support and a wide variety of activities and opportunities.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is a one-year, full-time course aimed at graduates wishing to teach in Primary or Secondary schools. The course is assessed against M Level criteria - leading to Qualified Teacher Status and 60 credits at Masters Level.
Our PGCE Teacher Training Prospectus is available to download for entry in 2013.
Key Contacts and Useful Links
You will undoubtedly be eager to search out further key information in order to make your application. These weblinks will help to get you started!
Performance Reassurance
As a centre renowned for excellence in initial teacher education we have over 20 years of experience in training teachers. Our Primary and Secondary PGCE programmes in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning have been recognised as of "very high quality" (see independent OfSTED reports). Comparative quality indicators can also be viewed as published by the Training and Development Agency for Schools.
University Student Services
The University of East Anglia's Student Services website has been designed to provide 24 hour access to the wide range of resources, facilties and opportunities offered centrally to all students in order to help them achieve their academic and personal goals, prepare for their future and resolve any difficulties that they may encounter.
Equal Opportunities
The University of East Anglia operates an equal opportunities admissions policy. We aim to ensure that no applicant receives less favourable consideration on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or religious belief. More...
UEA PGCE Equal Opportunities Document
Students with a Disability (including Dyslexia)
The University welcomes students with disabilities and is working towards the provision of an inclusive environment for all its students, staff and visitors. More...
Where Are We?
University-based sessions will be held in Norwich, a location which is widely regarded as one of the most attractive and friendly cities in Britain.
The campus at the University of East Anglia is set in extensive parkland and the distinctive architecture is nationally acclaimed. For the sixth year running UEA has been ranked in the top 5 for student satisfaction among mainstream English universities.
Teaching placements are available in schools across the whole of the Norfolk and Suffolk counties.
Primary course: 19 weeks;
Secondary course: 24 weeks.
You will be joining a vibrant student community, with a very active Students' Union. The campus has excellent facilities and offers an extensive range of activities, with a multi-million pound sports park, a drama studio and a large venue which attracts a wide range of touring bands. The price and availability of accommodation compares favourably to many areas of the country. Travel information.
Contact Information
Applicants are actively encouraged to contact the UEA PGCE Admissions Team for advice and guidance prior to submitting their application:
PGCE Admissions
Room 0.20, School of Education and Lifelong Learning
Admissions, Recruitment & Marketing
University of East Anglia
Norwich Research Park
Norwich NR4 7TJ UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1603 592855
Email: edu.pgce.admiss@uea.ac.uk
