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PGCE Secondary (School Direct) with Qualified Teacher Status

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    PGCE Full-time: 1 year

Masters Degree Description

  • Put your career plans on a firm footing – with a PGCE, recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status and 60 credits at masters level
  • Spend most of the year on placement, learning what it takes to become a great teacher
  • Benefit from our strong network of Delivery Partners so that you gain varied, challenging and effective practical experience 
  • Develop your subject specialism and your understanding of teaching children from wide-ranging backgrounds
  • Be inspired by our team of dedicated, friendly tutors who are renowned internationally for high quality teaching and research

Entry Requirements

You will need an undergraduate honours degree (preferably 2:2) or equivalent, plus GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths. You must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of subject knowledge in your chosen subject curriculum specialism. 

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at the point of accepting a place at the University. The Disclosure and Barring Service was established when the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged in 2012 and will now provide the criminal records checking service for this course.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

There are few professions as important and satisfying as teaching. Successful completion of this course gives you the ideal springboard into a worthwhile career: a PGCE, recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status, 60 credits at masters level and substantial practical experience.

The Provider-led, School-based route is a popular choice for students who would like to secure a role in the network of schools where they train and we pride ourselves on producing highly employable graduates.

In a profession with lots of opportunities for career progression, we also give you a stepping stone towards a masters degree. With your 60 credits at masters level, you can ‘fast track’ to stage two of a masters degree and accelerate your professional development. Our acclaimed MA Education is an excellent option, especially if you have your sights set on more senior roles such as deputy/head of department, deputy/head of year, or senior leadership.

As an early career teacher, you can also benefit from the University’s continuing support as you take your career forward. We offer a range of resources, subject updates, events, conferences and development opportunities to ease your transition into professional practice.

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