PGCE Secondary at Liverpool Hope University

Programme overview

The Secondary PGCE programme will support students to consider the pedagogy of their chosen subject specialism in depth. This course aims to develop and integrate subject pedagogy and theory with classroom practice and equip student teachers with the skills necessary to become reflective and effective teachers of their chosen subject across the 11-18 age range.

Faculty: School of Teacher Education | Duration: 12 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Subject specialisms: Art and Design, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing with ICT, Design and Technology, Drama, English, Geography, History, Latin with Classics, Mathematics, Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish combinations), Music, Physical Education, Physics and Religious Education. Subject-based Masters-level assignments and at least two secondary school placements lead to the Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education with 60 Masters credits and a recommendation for QTS across the 11-18 age range.

Career pathways

Completion of a Secondary PGCE programme gives you Qualified Teacher Status, allowing you to become a teacher in a secondary school.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university (or equivalent), with at least 50% subject-related content, for Art & Design, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science with ICT, Drama, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Physics or Religious Education. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics (can be pending but required before enrolment). Non-UK applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each sub-skill; PGCE Secondary (Physics) is currently closed to international applicants. UCAS/DfE subject codes include Mathematics GX11, English Q3X1, Biology C1X1, Chemistry F1X1, Physics F3X1, Computing with ICT X880.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home (UK) tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months

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

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