Course Overview

The world is a diverse place. As a Religious Education (RE) teacher, you’ll show young people the range of worldviews and perspectives which people around the world hold, and how this informs the way communities live their lives.

Our PGCE Secondary Religious Education delves into the values and academic skills you’ll need. Get to grips with contemporary teaching styles and methods, and further your knowledge of this fascinating subject.

We’ve designed this course so you can combine learning on campus with practical experience in the classroom. Whenever you need support or feedback, you can turn to your subject-specific tutors and school-based expert mentor. We’re here to help you become the best teacher you can be.

This course equips you for your future career, offering hands-on experience in planning RE lessons. You’ll also get the chance to meet and build connections with representatives from a range of world views including Humanism and Veganism, alongside members of traditional faith communities.

General Eligibility

To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have:

A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honors in a relevant subject. Other subjects may be considered if you have an A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Religious Education and a willingness to engage in subject knowledge enhancement

GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification)

Satisfactory levels of Information and Communications Technology competence

A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values, and motivation required to train as a teacher.

Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.