PGCE Secondary Religious Education with QTS (11-16) at Edge Hill University

Programme 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.

What you will study

During this course, you will develop your understanding of what effective RE looks like with a focus on Key Stage 3 and 4. Learn to plan lessons which help pupils develop the skills they need to be engaged and informed in their local and global communities. Explore how to apply subject specific approaches relating to worldviews, religions, and philosophical and ethical matters. Compulsory modules include Evidence-Informed Practice (Secondary Religious Education); ITE Curriculum and Practice (Secondary); Principles of Learning and Curriculum Design (Secondary Religious Education).

Career pathways

This PGCE is accredited by the Department for Education. Successful completion of the programme will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have: A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. Other subjects may be considered if you have an A Level in a relevant subject (or equivalent qualification) and a willingness to engage in a subject knowledge enhancement GCSE English Language or English Literature 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 as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. An interview forms part of the selection process, which can be conducted online or face to face.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee for the whole course Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International tuition fee for the whole course Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/pgce-secondary-religious-education/

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