Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS) at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Develop the skills and expertise to inspire and lead the next generation. Get ready to teach ages 11–16 (Key Stages 3 and 4), plus gain valuable 6th Form experience. Ready to shape the future?

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: Full time: 10 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll learn how to be an effective and inspiring teacher, equipped with advanced subject specific knowledge. Compulsory modules include: Subject Pedagogy in Practice, Developing Critical Perspectives on Teaching Thinking Skills, Curriculum Development Through Enquiry in Practice.

Career pathways

A PGCE with QTS opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities in education, both within the UK and internationally. With this qualification, you'll be in high demand, as schools seek qualified, skilled teachers who can make an immediate impact on the lives of young people. Graduate roles and employers include: leadership and teamwork; organisation and time management; written and oral communication; critical analysis and reflection; problem solving.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualifications A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent. At least 50% of your degree should be in the subject that you intend to teach. We may accept closely related degree subjects. GCSEs or O Levels (grades A–C/ 4-9) in English language and mathematics, or equivalent. Work experience It is desirable for you to have spent time working and/or observing in a UK secondary classroom before applying. Experience is advantageous as it will inform your application and any later performance in the selection process Modern language applicants If you are applying for Spanish you should have at least some elementary French. Foreign nationals applying for a modern languages PGCE should: have spent six months living in the UK had employment as a foreign language assistant in a state school in England Further information Individual course entry requirements are available on the UK Government website . Please contact us for advice if you: don't meet our entry requirements need further information on related degree subjects English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 26,800 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 10 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/f8x1/#how-to-apply

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