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PGCE Secondary Religious Education at Leeds Trinity University

Leeds Trinity University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Religious Education in UK schools is a rich and varied subject which allows pupils to consider big questions through philosophical, theological and sociological lenses. You will play a vital part in enriching young peoples’ religious literacy and enabling their personal and spiritual development, and you will shape their ability to use philosophical reasoning to justify their own views. Every year we welcome a diverse cohort of PGCE students from all faith backgrounds and those with no faith.

Faculty: School of Education and Childhood  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: core modules include Stage One - Introduction to Teaching, Stage Two – Developing your Knowledge, Understanding and Practice, Stage Three - Embedding your Skills and Preparing you for your New Career.

Career pathways

It may be possible to gain experience of teaching post-16 during your PGCE and the qualification does not preclude you from teaching post-16 once employed.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree in theology, philosophy, religious studies, sociology or a related humanities or social sciences subject. Please note that applicants with third-class honours degrees will be considered on an individual basis, and normally only if applicants have additional qualifications and/or significant relevant professional experience. GCSE Grade 4 (or C or accepted equivalent) in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. If you do not already have the appropriate GCSEs, or if you are unable to provide proof of your grades, please refer to the GCSE Equivalency information below. The ability to read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written standard English. Suitable personal and intellectual qualities required for teaching in secondary schools. Applicants also need to demonstrate the commitment, attitudes and values appropriate to those of a secondary teacher and the potential to train as a teacher. Strong applicants often have experience in secondary schools, but this is not a requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2026/27). PGCE UK home tuition fee; alumni discounts not available. Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 a year (2026/27). PGCE international tuition fee. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time

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

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