PGCE Secondary Business Studies at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

Make a difference to pupils’ lives by becoming a Secondary teacher through our highly regarded teacher training course.

Faculty: School of Education and Humanities | Duration: One year full-time. | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PGCE Secondary programme covers all subjects and is studied full-time over one academic year. Your first school placement begins with familiarisation, where you observe your Training Mentors teaching the classes that you will eventually take over. You’ll teach parts of lessons before assuming responsibility for them.

Career pathways

As a graduate of our PGCE with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you can begin your teaching career right away. During the course, we offer support with applications and interviews so that you can give your teaching career the best possible start.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to apply you'll need to have completed, or be in the final year of a UK degree (or equivalent qualification). You're required to have a good honours degree in a Business-related subject. If your degree isn't business-related we may still be able to consider your application if you have related experience from other areas (e.g. work experience). You'll also need GCSE passes at grade 4/C or above or recognised equivalents in English and Maths. Before enrolment: Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List check, Prohibition from Teaching check and Fitness to Train to Teach questionnaire. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed online, including a short teaching exercise and a discussion of educational issues.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,310 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: One year full-time.

Apply through the official page: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

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