Secondary (School Direct) PGCE

Course Overview

Your school placements will build your skills and confidence as you progress towards Qualified Teacher Status, while your academic sessions will deepen your understanding both of your subject and your profession. You will develop your knowledge of your chosen subject and its place within the curriculum while also exploring wider educational issues, reflecting local and national policy and practice. This equips you with both a strong subject specialism and a wider understanding of teaching and education. We encourage you to develop your own philosophy and values surrounding your subject, your professional identity, and education itself.

General Eligibility

• 2:2degree or equivalent in the subject you are applying for

  and

• GCSEin English, Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above. We do not accept IELTs in lieu of a GCSE in English.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If your first language is not English you must show evidence of English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 or equivalent (with no skill below 5.5).