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Application Procedure

How do I apply?

Applications to join our September 2014 intake must be made online via the Direct Applications Portal.   The closing date is 1st November 2013.

Applicants should ensure they provide the following information as part of their online application:

  • provide full details of the modules studied as part of their degree.  Applicants in the final year of their degree should include details of the modules yet to be taken. 
  • complete and upload the supplementary form via the Direct Applications Portal by selecting the ‘Upload Document’ link which is located under the ‘Additional Information’ section of the application. 
  • upload all relevant certificates under ‘Transcripts’ for:
    • GCSE/GCE O-Level grade (or equivalent qualification) in English Language and Mathematics;
    • A Levels;
    • Degree/Higher Degrees (including transcript with module results if degree already attained).

Applicants are normally informed during December/January if they are to be invited for interview. Interviews normally start in late December and run through January and into early February.

Successful applicants will normally be offered a place on the course before the end of May preceding the commencement of the course.
PGCE Prospectus 2013/14

 

You've received an offer - what next?

If you have received a letter of conditional offer by post, we look forward to welcoming on the PGCE course. 

To accept the conditional offer you should read your offer letter and accompanying 'Notes for New Entrants' carefully before downloading and completing the following:

If you are declining the offer, you need only complete Part A of the Offer form and return it to us.  Please note that we do not defer places.  If you are unable to accept the offer this year you will have to re-apply for entry in September 2014.

Please return all the relevant forms within one week of the date on the offer letter.

 

Student Profile

In order to enable schools to provide you with the most appropriate experience, you should complete the student profile form which will be sent directly to the schools we approach requesting a placement.  Given that this is the first impression a school has of you, please complete this fully, checking the accuracy of your spelling and grammar.  Present yourself in a favourable light – treat this as if it were an application form as schools may agree to a placement or refuse you on the basis of the information you provide in your profile. The student profile form should be returned by email. 

 

Access NI

Before completing the Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Form please read the ‘Notes for New Entrants’ and the 'Guidance for Completing Enhanced Disclosure Application’.  You should complete sections B, D, E, F, G of the Disclosure Certificate Application and return in hard copy, along with:

  • Photocopies of valid Identification Documents.  Do not send originals.

As we already hold your GCSE or equivalent examination certificate from Group 2, you need only send one document from Group 1 and one from Group 2.  Please include both photographic and paper parts of your driving licence if producing this form of I.D.

  • A cheque/postal order/banker’s draft (in sterling) for £30 made payable to Queen’s University Belfast.  Please write your name and address on the back of the cheque/postal order etc.

 

Health Declaration

Each applicant must complete and return the Declaration of Health.  Dates of most recent vaccinations must be given to avoid delay in processing your medical information.  You may need to contact your GP or University Health Department for this information. The completed questionnaire should be returned directly to the School of Education in hard copy and we will forward it to the Senior Medical Officer, University Health Service.  Please read carefully the notes which accompany the declaration of health questionnaire.

 

Primary Experience

You are responsible for arranging your own primary school experience.  Many students find it convenient to arrange attendance at a primary school convenient to their home address.  If possible, you should organise your Primary Experience at the time of offer.  Refer to  ‘Notes for New Entrants’ for further details.

You should download the following and forward them to the principal of the primary school:

Please note that when you correspond with schools on such matters, it is a courtesy to enclose a stamped addressed envelope for a reply.

You will find some helpful links, materials and pre-reading relevant to the primary school on our website. You should consult these before embarking on your primary school experience.

  

Check List

Please check that you have completed and returned all the information required one week of the date on the offer letter.

Remember to contact your Education & Library Board, Local Education Authority, Student Finance etc. with regards to your funding arrangements and return a copy of your degree certificate to us by 31st July.

You will receive information regarding registration/enrolment in late August.  Ensure you read this information carefully and attend at the appointed date and time.

Return your documentation to the Initial Teacher Education Secretary at the address below.