Day One of the Course
This page will be reviewed for 2026 entry.
We are looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday 26 August, which is day one of the course.
Part of this day will involve the second stage of registration and must be completed face-to-face. It is this stage which:
- ensures you are fully registered and able to access all university systems from the start of your course
- enables us to complete our final plans for the organisation of autumn term placements
We will be in Dearing Building on Jubilee Campus, please go to our Jubilee Campus information for directions, campus map and accessibility information.
Primary PGCE
Your day one timetable will be uploaded here
Secondary PGCE
Your day one timetable will be updaloded here
During the day you will:
- complete the final stage of the registration process
- complete any outstanding administrative tasks
- attend an introductory whole course session
- meet your tutors
- meet your peers
- have the opportunity to talk to different teachers’ unions and sign up for student teacher membership
- learn about what to do in w/c 4 September to ensure you are fully prepared for day one of the course
Key things to bring with you on the day
- Any original certificates that you are yet to show - colleagues from our Admissions Team will contact you to let you know what certificates, if any, they need to see
- Original photographic ID document for example passport or driving licence
- Equipment: pen and paper and any electronic device you prefer to work with