PGCE Secondary at Lincoln Bishop University

Programme overview

Our Secondary PGCE programme is designed to prepare you to teach your specialist subject to students aged 11-16 or 14-19. The course is structured to provide a blend of academic study and practical experience, ensuring you develop both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful teaching career.

Faculty: School of Teacher Education | Duration: 1 year (FT), 2 years (PT) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The ADEPT curriculum runs in four phases: Professional Preparation (September), Professional Development (October to December), Professional Enhancement (January to June) and Professional Enrichment (June). Subject specialisms: Art & Design, Computing, Dance, Design & Technology, English, History, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German), Music, Physical Education, Physical Education with EBacc subject, Science with Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and Social Science.

Career pathways

Completing our PGCE Secondary course not only equips you with a prestigious postgraduate qualification (with 60 credits at Master’s level) or a professional graduate qualification but also sets you on the path to achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You’ll be fully prepared to begin your journey as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with confidence, creativity, and competence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent) in English (Language or Literature) and Mathematics; a relevant honours degree at 2:2 or above, with modules in or closely related to the subject forming at least 50% of the degree; satisfactory Declaration of Health and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Interview; school experience is encouraged.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time; 2027 entry PGCE fees to be confirmed. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,100 a year (2026/27). Full-time; 2027 entry PGCE fees to be confirmed. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year (FT), 2 years (PT)

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

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