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You will study a variety of modules across your programme of study. The module details given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
From September to December you'll have a guided and supported induction to classroom practice and the primary curriculum.
Six weeks of teaching at University integrated with eight weeks in school, allowing you to put into practice what you have learned.
From January to March you'll broaden your experience, planning, assessing and reviewing sequences of learning and reflective practice.
Four weeks of teaching at University integrated with eight weeks in school.
From March to July you'll enhance your knowledge of the curriculum and evaluation, with eventual transition to the Early Career Framework.
A week of teaching at University which will focus upon transitioning into your first teaching post, with a minimum of eight weeks in school.
Assessment will be both formative and summative and will take place at different times across the programme.
Examples of Assessment across the programme will include:
At Leeds Trinity we aim to provide an excellent student experience and provide you with the tools and support to help you achieve your academic, personal and professional potential.
Our Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy delivers excellence by providing the framework for:
We have a strong reputation for developing student employability, supporting your development towards graduate employment, with relevant skills embedded throughout your programme of study.
We endeavour to develop curiosity, confidence, courage, ambition and aspiration in all students through the key themes in our Learning and Teaching Strategy:
To help you achieve your potential we emphasise learning as a collaborative process, with a range of student-led and real-world activities. This approach ensures that you fully engage in shaping your own learning, developing your critical thinking and reflective skills so that you can identify your own strengths and weaknesses, and use the extensive learning support system we offer to shape your own development.
We believe the secret to great learning and teaching is simple: it is about creating an inclusive learning experience that allows all students to thrive through:
Leeds Trinity University is committed to recruiting students with talent and potential and who we feel will benefit greatly from their academic and non-academic experiences here. We treat every application on its own merits; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.
The following information is designed to give you a general overview of the qualifications we accept. If you are taking qualifications that are not included below, please contact our Admissions Office who will be happy to advise you.
This course is not available to students on a Student Route Visa.
In addition to the above essential entry requirements, successful applicants also tend to have:
You will also need to meet additional entry requirements set by the Department for Education (DfE) for selection. This includes the completion of a health check and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. For further information, please visit our Initial Teacher Training additional entry requirements page.
If your initial application is successful, we will invite you to the next available Interview Day. For more information on the interview process, visit our PGCE Primary Education Interviews page.
If you do not already have the appropriate GCSEs, or if you are unable to provide proof of your grades, we can accept GCSE equivalency tests taken with A Star Equivalency, equivalencytesting.com or Birmingham City University (BCU). Further details are emailed to applicants who accept offers with us.
Please get in touch for further advice on 0113 283 7123 or admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk.
For information about our tuition fees please visit our Student Fees and Finance pages.
Apply through the Department for Education (DfE) (Apply for teacher training - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk))
You will need to create an account to apply. When you apply, you can make four choices, and you should complete all sections of the application in full.
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There's no set deadline, but when the course is full, it will show as having no vacancies on the DfE apply site.
What happens next?
Updates on your application will be provided through your DfE application.
If you receive an offer
You will receive information about the offer conditions and deadlines from our Admissions team.
Achieve an additional qualification alongside your PGCE with the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies.
Although the CCRS isn't compulsory, it is recognised across the Catholic school sector as a desirable qualification that can expand on both your expertise and your vocational focus. The course aims to ensure you have the basic knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the beliefs and principles of the Catholic Faith while providing a basis for further study.