How many PGCE Primary places can you apply for

I have just read the GTTR guide for applicants 2006 which says

"you may make up to four choices of course, but only two of these can be primary teaching courses"

Can anyone clarify what this means?

Does it mean you can apply for two primary and two lower primary or does it mean two primary and two secondary?

Reply 1

santogold

That means, you can apply for either

(1) 2 primary places and that's it (or)
(2) 2 primary places and 2 secondary places (but good luck explaining that) (or)
(3) 4 secondary places.

Primary includes upper/lower/early years.

Reply 2

username36063

cheers yourjoyismylow

Thought that was the case, just wanted to confirm this?

Whats the point of having four slots then, gag nam GTTR. Surely it should be cheaper to apply for primary then. Like UCAS where it is cheaper to apply fro one course instead of the six.

BTW anyone out there tried to explain 2 primary and 2 secondary on your form?

Reply 3

la fille danse

Why can you only apply for two primary?

Reply 4

santogold

I guess because too many people apply for less available places?
But not sure, check GTTR or similar websites.

Reply 5

Mrs_F

flexiblefish

Whats the point of having four slots then?

The 4 slots are for secondary people - they are allowed 4 choices.

If you aren't successful with your first 2 choices, you then have 2 more choices - but it's usually starting to fill up by this point.

Good luck with your application.