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School-based PGCE - Secondary at Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth Marjon University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This course trains you in one year to become an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in a specialist subject in a secondary school. You will be based out of two different secondary schools across the year, immersed in school life and taking an active role. You will work mainly out of a lead school, with an additional placement for six to twelve weeks to give you breadth of experience.

Faculty: Teacher Training  |  Duration: One year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Teacher education and professional learning (QTS), Current issues in education, Subject knowledge, pedagogy and learning, Learning and cognition, Reflecting on learning.

Career pathways

You will become an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in a secondary school. Most trainees start to apply for jobs from January ready for September start.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A degree at 2:2 or above; GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 or grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification); Experience of working with young people

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,200 a year (2026/27) Source

Duration: One year full-time

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

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