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PGCE Education at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Build the foundations to enrich your practice and fast-track your teaching career as you study this flexible online PGCE Education course. Our distance learning programme is aimed at practising teachers, including those who aspire to teach in early years, primary or secondary schools or further education. It’s also appropriate if you already have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or if you’re undertaking a period of training leading to QTS or equivalent.

Faculty: Carnegie School of Education  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, online/distance learning  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include School-Based Independent Study, Developing Subject Competence, Professional Values & Practice.

Career pathways

As a research-informed professional, your teaching practice will be significantly enhanced. Completion of this course could also help you gain the skills required for a promotion to a leadership position in your school. Roles include Primary school teacher, Secondary school teacher, College tutor, University lecturer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have at least a second class honours degree. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may be considered if they have significant relevant experience. All applicants should be studying or have recently completed a QTS course. Experienced teachers practicing in international schools abroad, who are teaching an English curriculum, are also welcome to apply. Please note that this course does not recommend the award of QTS. All applicants must have grade C passes in GCSE English Language (or equivalent) before making their application. When embarking on a career in teaching, you should also ensure that you have all the necessary subject specialist qualifications that are required for teachers in your location and age phase Applications to this course should be supported by a reference from the applicants current employer and should be completed using our Employer Supporting Statement form. Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 5.5. 5 with no skill below 5.5. Modules, teaching and learning Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,970 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £2970. Source

International applicants: GBP 3,420 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £3420. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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