PGCE Secondary (including School Direct) with QTS (School Direct)

An unusual aspect of the Chester experience is the enrichment module, which will support you in developing your expertise and employability in different educational settings, e.g. nurseries, SEND schools, and post-16 provisions. Strong pastoral care is a key aspect of ensuring your success on this demanding but fulfilling course.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

Applicants will normally:

hold or be expected to gain a minimum 2:1 honors degree

have GCSE Grade C/4 in English Language and Maths.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.